No, according to my logic there are not "XYZ-type games". There are only games, as an system of connected mechanics a player can manipulate to get different outcomes. The goal of all this depends on the purpose of building said system. Read more
"Except that this "realistic touch" comes most often in games where you shoot fire from your fingers and other ridiculously non-mundane stuff." Read more
Being humble when "the other side of the discussion" has no remorse abusing anything they can, usually leads to the humble guy being abused/lied to :P Read more