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1476:Kart racing
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1251:Walking sim
1226:Escape room
1125:Beat 'em up
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271:soundtracks
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1798:Nonviolent
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190:Simulation
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1361:Roguelike
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1218:Adventure
1054:Light gun
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308:Developer
170:Adventure
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1956:Masocore
1902:Fan game
1772:Licensed
1697:Non-game
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580:Nintendo
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1466:Fishing
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158:Shooter
116:PC game
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1717:Typing
1690:Rhythm
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1471:Racing
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1943:Gacha
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