What is Meta-Game?
Meta-Game: Progression systems and long-term goals layered on top of core gameplay that provide ongoing motivation beyond individual sessions.
- Also written as:
- Metagame
Other definitions
- DesignSocial components (competition, collaboration, streaming, esports) and device-specific mode of use.
Meta-Game in the library
61 documents in the library cover Meta-Game; the 8 most relevant:
- Metagame Balance For eSports & Fighting Games
Game Developers Conference · 2015 · Video
- Session: You Built it, but no one Comes: Why Your Players Hate Your web Store - Miikka Luotio.
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- ✈️ Epic Plane Evolution: The $150K/day Hypercasual comeback
Two & a Half Gamers · 2025 · Video
- Keeping Live Games Good | Design Club
Extra Credits · 2025 · Video
- Squad Busters *BIG NEW* update: No more Pay to Win. No gacha, no money!
Two & a Half Gamers · 2024 · Video
- The Year in Mobile Games
Game Developers Conference · 2018 · Video
- Session: LiveOps Today: When, Why & What’s Next? - Anastasiya Kara, Rovio.
PocketGamer.biz · 2026 · Video
- Session: Winning Portfolio Strategies Of 2026 - Jakub Remiar, two & half gamers.
PocketGamer.biz · 2026 · Video