The Christian video game genre refers to games that incorporate Christianity or themes from Bible teachings and is consistent with Christian values.
Sometimes known as Bible games, any video game with a biblically consistent Christian theme can be considered a Christian video game. Like the education game genre, Christian games can include the gameplay from many other genres, including shooter games, adventure games, and even rhythm games using Christian music. Some Christian games might be considered as serious games, but most of them largely serve as entertainment for people who identify as Christians, or who have an interest in Christianity.
The Christian genre has been around since the early years of video gaming. One of the first Christian games was published by BibleBytes for the TRS-80 Color Computer in 1982, and a series known as the Bible Computer Games was released on Timex Sinclair and Texas Instruments TI-99/4A computer platforms in 1983, and later released for the Apple IIe, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20, and the Kaypro CP/M platforms. An MS-DOS version was released by PC Enterprises in 1986.
Today, there are several video game developers and publishers who focus on creating games for the Christian market.
The focus of this category is on the Christian genre of video games.
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The faith-based gaming site was founded in 2003 with the goal of providing a safe, family-friendly gaming community, with two general groups of members: Christian believers and non-believers who share the idea of a gaming environment that is free from obscenity, pornography, and sexual innuendo. The site includes a discussion forum, chat, and a steam group. Game development resources are included, including Bible reading and Bible study audio.
https://www.ccgaming.com/
Christian Game Developers Conference
Formed for the purpose of helping Christians in the gaming industry connect with one another for mutual edification, the CGDC holds an annual conference for networking and learning about new technologies and ideas, as well as small, more localized, events throughout the year. Previous conferences are highlighted and the upcoming conference is featured, with schedules, speakers, sessions, registration information, and other resources. An online discussion forum is included.
http://www.cgdc.org/
Developed by Last Generation LLC, the video game is currently available as a PC video game, distributed on CD-Rom, Journey to Heaven is inspired by old biblical text. The gameplay begins on board an experimental space shuttle, the USS Genesis, with the player in the role of an astronaut, Commander Joshua. Arriving at their destination, players find themselves encapsulated in the gardens of Paradise Island, filled with exotic plants, animated waterfalls, palm trees, and heavenly cloud formations.
http://heaventhegame.com/
Stained Glass gives Catholics the opportunity to learn the Bible through stained glass artwork from Catholic Churches throughout the centuries, as each level of the game unlocks stained glass fragments that transform into biblical scenes. The puzzle game includes two hundred and forty levels, with challenges for the whole family. A video is featured on its site, and a press kit can be downloaded, while the game itself may be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
http://www.stainedglassgame.com/
Wisdom tree develops and distributes entertainment and educational media designed for Christians. Founded in 1989, the company is currently involved in redistributing its games in cartridge format, remastering selected games to be played on current systems, and developing plug-and-play consoles featuring its most popular titles. An online store is available, and information for retailers wanting to carry its products is included. A player safety guide is included.
https://theaetherlight.com/
Wisdom tree develops and distributes entertainment and educational media designed for Christians. Founded in 1989, the company is currently involved in redistributing its games in cartridge format, remastering selected games to be played on current systems, and developing plug-and-play consoles featuring its most popular titles. An online store is available, and information for retailers wanting to carry its products is included.
http://www.wisdomtreegames.com/
