What Genre Are LEGO Video Games? Action-Adventure with Platforming & Puzzles

LEGO games are primarily Action-Adventure with strong Platforming and Puzzle-Solving elements.

Core Pillars

• Exploration & Combat: Open hub worlds, light combat vs. enemies/bosses.
• Platforming: Jumping, climbing, swinging, vehicle sections.
• Character Abilities: Each character has unique skills (dig, fly, hack, magic) required to solve environmental puzzles and access secrets.
• Drop-in/out Co-op: Designed for 2-player local co-op.
• Humor & Collectibles: Parody cutscenes, studs, minikits, red bricks, character unlocks.

Sub-Genre Spinoffs

• Racing: LEGO 2K Drive, LEGO Speed Champions (DLC).
• Strategy: LEGO Star Wars: Battles (mobile).
• Sandbox/Creative: LEGO Worlds, LEGO Bricktales.

The formula stays family-friendly, accessible, and replayable across 20+ licensed titles.