From Rage Quitters To Tryhards: 20 Different Types Of Gamer Personalities
What Kind of Gamer Are You?
It doesn't matter if you're a dedicated gamer or a casual one, you likely fit into one of the 20 gamer personality types we've listed down below. Because playing games is so much more complex and varied than you'd think! For many people, it's a lifestyle and a hobby, something that gives them enjoyment during the day. So it only makes sense that they bring a bit of their personality into these virtual worlds too! Which one are you?
1. One Character Gamers
We all have that one friend that always stick to their tried-and-true character no matter how many times they play it. Whether it's a champion-based game like League of Legends or a game with a wide roster like Super Smash Bros., these kinds of gamers follow one rule and one rule only: play the same character.
2. Tryhard Gamers
To tryhard gamers, games are not fun activities to help pass the time, they're competitive sports you have to excel at. These types of players will always perform to their utmost highest, even if they're playing with friends who just want to fool around and have fun. To them, "having fun" means "destroying and beating everyone to be on top."
3. Rage Gamers
Better known as rage quitters, these angry, temperamental gamers only enjoy the game when they're doing well. Because when they perform badly or lose? That's when the "exit game" screen pops up. Trust us, they'll close it without a second thought.
4. Anxious Gamers
Listen, performance anxiety is a real thing! Whether you're playing with friends or randoms online, some gamers feel all the pressure when it comes to making a game-saving play or not messing things up for the team. From feelings your hands sweat to nervously tapping your feet, these kinds of gamers seriously feel the nerves.
5. Only For The Plot Gamers
Some players aren't there for the cool abilities, flashy animations, or crazy mechanics, they're just there for the story. These gamers are interested in the plot; is there an interesting story to follow? Do I care about the characters? For them, it's all about quality in story-crafting.
6. Casual Gamers
Casual gamers aren't the type to log in right after work to do their dailies, they're just here for a good time, not a long one. They're not held down by any one game, and they're not committed to finishing either. These gamers play when they want to, how they want to, and if they want to.
7. Troll Gamers
If you're a gamer, we know you've dealt with trolls before. These are the players that purposefully mess things up for your team or actively try to ruin the game for everyone else. Their form of entertainment isn't the game itself, but joking around with others playing it.
8. Streaming Gamers
In today's world of gaming, streamers are more popular than ever, meaning they get their very own category. Streaming gamers are a very specific type of personality; because they're on camera, everything they do is overexaggerated. Their personalities are dialed up to 100 and everything they do in their games is purposeful for creating content only. It's all about the views!
9. Explorer Gamers
Are you fascinated by open world games with amazing graphics and so many undiscovered areas to explore? Chances are, you're an explorer-style of gamer then. These types of players don't care as much about fulfilling quests or completing missions, they're off in their own world, exploring the universe and getting lost in it.
10. Completionist Gamers
And on the other side of things, you've got completionists, gamers who purely play to check off all missions, quests, and goals within the game. They get a sense of satisfaction when they've completed every possible task, seeing this as their form of "beating the game."
11. Chill Gamers
Chill gamers are some of the best - they don't care what the outcome of the game is, they just want to have fun! Win or lose, these types of players enjoy their time because they're relaxed and don't care about outperforming others.
12. Min-Maxing Gamers
Min-maxers are a specific form of tryhards - these players want the most optimal items and builds for the least amount of work possible. They care about doing well, but not enough to work hard for it. These gamers are likely to look up builds or tips from online guides so it can get them to their goal faster.
13. Retro Gamers
These types of gamers are the kinds that truly believe, "They don't make 'em like they used to!" Sticking to nostalgic, classic games, retro gamers aren't interested in the new and trendy stuff, they enjoy ones from the past. They game not just for enjoyment, but because it brings back fond memories.
14. For Friendship Gamers
Seeing gaming as a social activity, for friendship gamers are here purely for the vibes and to hang out with friends. They might not care much about playing games to begin with, but if their friend asks them to hop on, they'll be there in seconds.
15. Solo Gamers
On the other hand, some gamers treat this activity as "me time," a bit of peace and quiet to themselves where they can fully immerse in a great game without having to worry about anyone else. And with there being so many great solo-player style games, there's nothing wrong with playing something independently.
16. Competitive Gamers
You know that one friend who always wants to do better than you and feels extreme joy when they win you in a fight? Yeah, they're a competitive gamer. To these players, gaming is a sport, something where winning or losing means everything. They might even see it as a skill, something to improve so they can be better than others at.
17. Textbook Gamers
Playing by the rules, textbook gamers want to experience games as they're meant to be: a fun ride. These players aren't interested in following guides, reading spoilers, or following tutorials on how to beat a boss. They want to win on their own terms, which is how the game was built to be.
18. Cheat Code Gamers
Some gamers don't have the patience to slowly learn the ins and outs of games through trial and error - they want to win now. Looking up cheat codes or hacks, they'll immediately look for sneaky ways to beat the game, because that's all they really care about.
19. Pro Gamers
Today, becoming a professional gamer is a legitimate career that many young folk are interested in pursuing. It takes a lot of dedication to be the best, but some people want it enough that they'll do whatever it takes. But to become a pro gamer, you truly have to live and breathe the game to succeed.
20. Incomplete Gamer
The incomplete gamer is the type of player who never fully sees a game through to the end. Whether they get bored, feel annoyed that it's too hard, or simply start playing something else, these gamers are constantly moving from one game to the next, all without ever seeing the end screen. While this will annoy some people, for incomplete gamers, it's their way of life.
