Endless games are a genre designed to provide infinite or near-infinite gameplay through procedural generation, escalating challenges, and replayable mechanics. These games often lack a fixed endpoint, instead rewarding players for survival, high scores, or progression through increasingly difficult levels. Key features include permadeath mechanics, dynamic content creation, and skill-based progression. The goal is typically to outlast previous attempts, making each session unique and unpredictable.
• Tetris Effect: Connected (Endless puzzle challenges with adaptive soundscapes)
• Minecraft (Survival mode with infinite world exploration and resource management)
• Hades (Roguelike dungeon crawler with procedurally generated runs)
• Subway Surfers (Infinite runner with ever-changing tracks and obstacles)
• Dead Cells (Metroidvania-style roguelike with randomized levels and permanent death)
What defines an Endless game?
Endless games emphasize infinite or highly replayable content through procedural generation, escalating difficulty, and mechanics that encourage repeated attempts.
Can you "win" an Endless game?
Most Endless games lack a traditional ending. Victory is often measured by high scores, milestones, or surviving longer than previous sessions.
Do Endless games have storylines?
While some include minimal narratives, the focus is typically on gameplay. Stories, if present, are often secondary to mechanics like survival or progression.
