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8 Games Predicted to Be Popular in 2022

When it comes to games, it can be hard to predict what will be popular in the coming years. Trends change so rapidly in this industry. But some trends never change. For example, people always like a good story and a reason to explore new worlds. Games with these elements are always popular. And there seems to be a trend of games that are more interactive and promote player choice. Games with these elements have the potential for longevity and popularity over time. The following is an overview of 8 games predicted to be popular in 2022:

By Ajay KumarPublished 4 years ago 4 min read
8 Games Predicted to Be Popular in 2022
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8 Games Predicted to Be Popular in 2022

When it comes to games, it can be hard to predict what will be popular in the coming years. Trends change so rapidly in this industry. But some trends never change. For example, people always like a good story and a reason to explore new worlds. Games with these elements are always popular. And there seems to be a trend of games that are more interactive and promote player choice. Games with these elements have the potential for longevity and popularity over time. The following is an overview of 8 games predicted to be popular in 2022:

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Games with a good story

Some games have a good story and players can explore new worlds. When gamers play these games, they can get lost in the story and the universe of the game. The best example of this is Skyrim. Skyrim was released in 2011 and has continued to be popular for years. For those who enjoy RPGs with a deep story, this is an excellent choice that will only grow in popularity over time.

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Games with exploration

themes :

Exploration is a popular theme for games. Games with exploration themes involve players exploring new worlds and uncovering their secrets. These types of games allow you to explore the world and get lost in another dimension.

Some games that are predicted to be popular in 2022 are interactive and promote player choice. These types of games can provide an opportunity for players to explore different choices in their gameplay. The story, characters, and environment will change based on the decisions the player makes. Interactive games also offer a more immersive experience for players.

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So, what do you think? Aren't these games worth looking into? Which one is your favorite?

Does your game have a good story?

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The games that have the best stories have an advantage when it comes to staying relevant. A game with a compelling narrative is more likely to stay popular over time. In fact, a story-based game was recently predicted to become the most popular genre in 2017. Games with good stories are often more popular because of the investment in time and emotions that players make when they play through these games. There are plenty of games with compelling narratives available in the app store, so you may want to consider building your next project around one of these types of games.

1) Downward : an interactive storytelling platform that challenges players to explore an ancient wilderness and uncover history's mysteries while trying to survive.

2) The Last Night : a cinematic platformer set in the futuristic urban environment of Neo-Paris where a corrupted AI controls everything but a few courageous people try to make things right.

3) Don't Die: You Have 10 Seconds!: a survival runner game that takes place on an obstacle course where there is always someone trying to kill you - a jealous teacher, an evil scientist, or even your shadow clone!

4) SpyParty: a 1v1 multiplayer espionage game about subtle interactions between guests at a cocktail party (think "Clue" meets "Assassin"). Players must use logic and observation skills rather than physical skill or violence to win matches and determine who's the spy among them.

5) Night in the Woods: A 2D adventure about exploring strange places,

Does your game allow players to explore new worlds?

Games that encourage players to explore new worlds are always popular. This is why games like Skyrim and Fallout have been so popular in recent years. Games like these let players explore a world and determine what they want to do next. Players have the power to make decisions, which makes the game more interactive.

Does your game give players a lot of agency?

One trend in the gaming industry is games that give players a lot of agency. Games with agency are interactive and promote player choice to a higher degree than games from the past, which often had linear narratives. These games tend to be more popular because they engage more with their players and promote an active sense of play. Let’s take a look at one game predicted to be popular in 2022, "The Last Of Us," for example. The Last Of Us tells a story of Ellie and Joel. Players have several choices they can make while playing, including how they want Ellie to behave throughout the course of the game, who they would like her to become friends with, and what they would like Ellie's relationship with Joel to be like. This type of freedom gives players a sense that their own decisions matter and also makes it more likely for them to continue playing the game.

# Games that promote player choice has longevity

Games that allow players to make decisions will usually have longevity because players will want to continue playing even after completing the game. Let's use another example: "Grand Theft Auto V." GTA V is an open-world game where you can commit crimes by stealing cars or running over people for fun (among other things). Once you complete this game, you'll probably want to play again because there are so many different avenues you may not have explored before or because there were some tough decisions you wanted back again (or some tough decisions you made on your first playthrough) .

Conclusion

Games that are interactive and promote player choice

are a great way to pass the time and have fun with friends. But what will the most popular games be in 2022?

We don’t know for sure. But there are a few games from recent years that are predicted to be popular in 2022. Here are some of the factors that may affect game popularity in 2022:

- Games with a good story

- Games with exploration

- Games that are interactive and promote player choice

- Does your game have a good story?

- Does your game allow players to explore new worlds?

- Does your game give players a lot of agency?

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