82 accepted games carry both roots.
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13 play styles139 narrower paths12 structures
Six ways into the catalogCross-catalog / 13 roots
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Hades 01AAction109 accepted games 
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 02AAction-Adventure97 accepted games 
Elden Ring 03RRPG213 accepted games 
Slay the Spire 04SStrategy99 accepted games Persona 5 05SSimulation343 accepted games 
Batman: Arkham City 06AAdventure71 accepted games 
Inside 07PPuzzle36 accepted games 
Rocket League 08SSports74 accepted games 
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 09RRacing10 accepted games 
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 10FFighting20 accepted games 
Super Mario Odyssey 11PPlatformer74 accepted games 
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth 12SShooter106 accepted games 
Rayman Legends 13MMusic/Rhythm13 accepted games Specific gameplay categories
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These are the root pairs that occur together most often in the accepted catalog.
61 accepted games carry both roots.
30 accepted games carry both roots.
26 accepted games carry both roots.
25 accepted games carry both roots.
21 accepted games carry both roots.
19 accepted games carry both roots.
18 accepted games carry both roots.
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