Racing games are a video game genre in which the player participates in a racing competition with any type of land, water, air, or space vehicles. They may be based on anything from real-world racing leagues to fantastical settings.

An action game is a video game genre that emphasizes physical challenges, including hand–eye coordination and reaction-time. The genre includes a large variety of sub-genres, such as fighting games, beat ’em ups, shooter games and platform games. Multiplayer online battle arena and some real-time strategy games are also considered action games.