Class systems
Video game concept
This is a container group; its children are:
| Class-based | Characters are defined by their class template that dictates what they can do and how they progress. | 1981 / 2023 | 760 games |
| Classless | Lacks character classes or similar specializations that lock out a large portion of possible skill, ability, or similar choices. | 1992 / 2020 | 59 games |
| Custom class | Player can create custom character class, selecting what they're good and bad at at character creation. | 1996 / 2017 | 11 games |
| Open classing | Although classes are used, these do not restrict what the character can do or learn though it likely encompasses what they do better. Essentially meaning every character can do or can learn to do everything any other character can regardless of class. (too long) | 1996 / 2018 | 33 games |