Random Video Game
Random video games to play, by genre.
Random Video Game
Can't decide what to play tonight? The Random Video Game generator picks a game for you from a list of about 120 classics and modern favourites, each with its release year.
Genres
- Action & adventure – Breath of the Wild, Red Dead Redemption 2, God of War, The Last of Us, Ghost of Tsushima.
- RPG – The Witcher 3, Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, Persona 5 Royal, Final Fantasy VII, Disco Elysium.
- Shooter – Half-Life 2, Portal 2, DOOM, Halo: Combat Evolved, Titanfall 2, Valorant.
- Platformer – Super Mario Odyssey, Celeste, Hollow Knight, Cuphead, Astro Bot.
- Strategy & sim – Civilization VI, XCOM 2, Stardew Valley, Cities: Skylines, Factorio.
- Indie & puzzle – Minecraft, Hades, Balatro, Outer Wilds, Slay the Spire, Tetris.
- Party & multiplayer – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rocket League, Helldivers 2.
Ways to use it
Beat decision paralysis. Roll one game from the genre you are in the mood for and commit to an hour with it.
Game club. Draw a game each month for your friends or Discord server to play and discuss.
Streaming challenge. Let chat roll the next game – or roll three and let them vote.
Discover the classics. Draw from All and try a game from before you started playing.
How to use
Pick a genre or All, set how many games you want and press Generate. Starts with filters by first letter and No repeats keeps the list unique. Copy or download your picks. Runs entirely in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which games are in the list?
About 120 highly rated games from 1984 to 2024, grouped into seven genres: action and adventure, RPG, shooter, platformer, strategy and sim, indie and puzzle, and party and multiplayer games.
Can I use it to pick from my own backlog?
This list contains well-known games. To pick from your own backlog, paste your titles into the Random Picker or List Randomizer tools instead.
Why are release years shown?
The year helps you tell remakes and sequels apart – for example the 2018 God of War versus the original – and gives a quick idea of how a game will look and play.
Is every platform included?
The list mixes PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo games. Some are exclusive to one platform, so check availability before you buy.