For me, it has to be “souls like”. I don’t get much time to game so when I do, I want linear stories that are challenging but not to the extent that I can’t move forward without dying 100 times.
Also, sims that encourage a lot of DLC purchases - I’m an old school gamer and games used to come with all of the content - for one price. Now it’s just a given we have to hand over more money for half the game content.
I only play singleplayer, so no PvP or PvE or PvPvE gaming. Honestly haven’t enjoyed modern “grindy” multiplayer for a decade, when I’ve tried it. Can still grind in singleplayer, however!