What game should I play?
Answer a few quick questions and find games that fit how you actually like to play.
The 8 player archetypes
The quiz matches you to your nearest archetype — your gaming “core” — plus a second-nearest streak, so your result stays personal.
The Strategist
You win in your head before the first move.
The Competitor
You came to climb.
The Adrenalist
You chase the rush.
The Explorer
The map is a promise, not a path.
The Storyseeker
You play for worlds that stay with you.
The Creator
You build the thing, then build it better.
The Vibekeeper
The best part of any game is who you play it with.
The Zenmaster
Low stakes, high comfort.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out what game I should play?
Take a short quiz about how you like to play — the feeling you want, who you play with, how much challenge and time you enjoy, and the device you use. XCORE matches your answers to a player archetype and recommends games that fit you.
Is the game-match quiz free?
Yes. The quiz is free and takes about a minute. You create a free XCORE profile to save your result and see your personalized game recommendations.
I am new to gaming or coming back after a break — is this for me?
Absolutely. The quiz works even with no gaming history. It asks about what you enjoy in everyday life and how you want to spend your time, then recommends welcoming games and ways to connect with other players.
How accurate are the recommendations?
Recommendations are based on your full answer profile across nine dimensions of play, so two people with the same archetype still get different games. The more honestly you answer, the better the match.
What game should I play if I only have short bursts of time?
Tell the quiz you play in 10–20 minute bursts and it leans toward pick-up-and-play games — roguelites, puzzles, quick competitive rounds and mobile-friendly titles — that give a satisfying session without a long commitment.
What game should I play with friends?
Answer that you prefer playing alongside or against others and the quiz favors co-op, party and competitive multiplayer games, and can surface titles your XCORE friends already play so you have someone to play with.
What game should I play to relax and unwind?
If you want to switch off, the quiz points you toward cozy, low-stakes games — life-sims, builders and gentle adventures — matched to The Unwinder archetype rather than high-intensity competition.
What are the gamer archetypes?
XCORE sorts players into eight archetypes based on what they enjoy: Strategist, Competitor, Adrenalist, Explorer, Storyseeker, Creator, Vibekeeper, Zenmaster. Your result is your nearest archetype plus a second-nearest "streak", so it stays personal to you.
Do I need an account to get my results?
You answer the quiz first, then create a free XCORE profile to save your result and unlock your game recommendations. Your answers carry over automatically — you never have to retake it.