Fantasy has to be one of the most popular genres in video games. Although, now that I think of it, isn’t every video game based on some kind of fantasy, since it doesn’t actually exist. We can save that conversation for another day. Fantasy video games are typically viewed as being something from the middle ages with a mix of magic and sorcery.
While there are plenty of realistic fantasy games, the majority of what people look for in this genre involves potions and wizards. Games like the Elder Scrolls and Dragon Age have done a lot to bring the popularity of fantasy games to a large audience. Huge open worlds that give users a huge level of exploration. Fantasy will be a popular genre for years to come.