Video Games, like any other medium such as Literature, Filme and Music. Have many kinds of Genre unique to that said medium. With video games, there are genres that it shares with other mediums, such as Horror. Though it has many that are unique to the medium as they can make the experience unique and different. It can enhance the story it tells, make us feel and experience different emotions and scenarios. Genres such as Action Adventure games can give bombastic and sprawling epics with enriched worlds and adventures the player can embark. Whether it's exploring a futuristic wasteland, ancient ruins or medieval world. Role-playing and First person games can help the user project themselves onto the character, help leave their mark on the game and experience the game and story unfold like they are there. In this literature review, the goal is for us to talk about these genres, their rising popularity and their evolution and impact they have in the medium of video ...