English Explanatory Dictionary

Foddian game

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A subgenre of rage games where the game has simple or barebones mechanics; and designed on arbitrary loss of progress and unpredictable punishments, ranging from minor setbacks to complete resets, and anywhere in between.

Word forms

Foddian game Foddian games Foddian-like game

Etymology

From Foddy + -ian, in reference to the 2017 video game Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy. Coined by American YouTuber and streamer Ludwig Ahgren.

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