Stealth

Stealth games are a form of game with focus on avoiding detection by enemies rather than fighting them directly. While some games do allow for more direct combat, the emphasis in stealth games is to achieve objectives by sneaking past enemies or eliminating them without being detected, often making use of equipment, abilities and the game environment to achieve this. Early examples of the genre include 005, Castle Wolfenstein and Metal Gear, and well-known series' include Thief, Splinter Cell, Hitman and Metal Gear Solid.