Online gaming has exploded in popularity in the past few years. The web is now home to millions of games, with new ones coming out every day. From mobile apps to social networks, entertaining diversions can be found almost everywhere. Finding games online is easy, but there are so many to choose from, it can be difficult to know which ones are best. You could spend a lifetime trying out every different one. For those who don’t have so much time to spare, it may help to narrow your search.

Let’s take a look at four of the most popular categories of fun games available online.

Action – Action games are fast paced adventures that require coordination and quick reflexes. These may also include elements of strategy, navigation and exploration, but the player’s physical dexterity remains the central focus of gameplay. Common features of the action genre include various levels of gameplay, numerous enemies, and different character skills and weapons. Characters usually have a limited supply of health or “lives,” which may be replenished by upgrades or “power ups” found throughout the game.

Fighting – Fighting games are a subset of the action category. The primary difference is that these revolve solely around the combat. These are fun games that generally portray hand-to-hand combat between two opponents. Fighting games may feature a wide range of characters, special abilities and settings. “Combo” attacks, knockouts and sometimes weapons or special attack techniques are characteristic elements of this genre.

Logic – Logic games are those that rely more on a clever mind than quick fingers. Puzzle, strategy and word games all fall under this category. Fun games involving logic may be timed, rewarding the player who can think fast. These are most often a single-player entertainment, although multi-player options do exist. Pattern recognition, mathematical aptitude and an understanding of physics may all play a role in different types of logic challenges. Hidden object and matching games are other popular types of puzzles. Read the rest of this entry »