Video Game Name Generator
Create original video game titles for indie games, game jams and school projects, with subtitles and one-line pitches. Free and private.
Pick one of eight genres or Any genre, choose Title only, With subtitle or With game pitch, add an optional keyword, and click Generate names to get 12 original game titles. Star your favourites, and copy or download your list as a .txt file. Free, no sign-up.
No Sign-Up, Nothing to Install
12 Fresh Titles per Click
Titles Made in Your Browser
Plus Subtitles and Game Pitches
Original video game titles for game jams, school projects, indie games and stories. Pick a genre, add a keyword if you like, and get titles, subtitles or one-line pitches.
Choose a genre, then press Generate names. Your names will appear here.
Tap the star beside a name to keep it here. Saved names stay in this browser only.
Private by design: the names above are made in your browser and saved names stay on this device. If you press “Get more with AI”, your genre, keyword and the titles shown are sent to the free Pollinations AI service. No account or sign-in is needed. Protected by Cloudflare Turnstile. Titles are ideas only: search app stores and run a trademark search before you publish a game.
How Do You Generate a Video Game Name?
To generate a video game name, pick a genre such as Fantasy RPG, Sci-fi, Horror, Cozy and indie, Racing, Strategy, Puzzle or Survival, choose Title only, With subtitle or With game pitch, and click Generate names. Add a keyword like ember, robot or a character name to see it in some titles. The tool gives you 12 original game titles in under a second.
A great game title tells players what kind of adventure waits for them. Fantasy RPGs sound epic, like Emberheart: Oath of Embers. Sci-fi titles reach for the stars, like Starborn: Edge of the Expanse, while horror titles feel uneasy, like Silent Pines: The Last Tape. Cozy games sound warm, like Little Lantern: Seasons Together, and strategy, puzzle, racing and survival games each have their own feel, like Age of Embers, Tangle Path, Thunder Run and Lost Winter. Add a pitch and you get a one-line hook, like “Gather, craft and build to survive an endless winter”.
Titles are created on your own device. The generator mixes genre words, subtitles, pitches and your keyword right in your browser, so titles appear instantly and nothing is sent to Teasoft. Only when you click Get more with AI are your genre, settings, keyword and the titles on screen sent to the free Pollinations AI service to suggest more.
What each genre gives you:
| Genre | Example title | Feel |
|---|---|---|
| Any genre | Starborn, Little Lantern, Ember Island | A mix of every genre |
| Fantasy RPG | Emberheart: Oath of Embers | Quests and kingdoms |
| Sci-fi | Starborn: Edge of the Expanse | Space and shooters |
| Horror | Silent Pines: The Last Tape | Dread and darkness |
| Cozy and indie | Little Lantern: Seasons Together | Farming and calm |
| Racing | Thunder Run: Ultimate Edition | Speed and drift |
| Strategy | Age of Embers: The Long War | Empires and tactics |
| Puzzle | Tangle Path: Hundred Rooms | Brain teasers |
| Survival | Lost Winter: Endless Winter | Crafting and the wilds |
Common reasons to use a video game name generator
- Naming an indie game or prototype before you share it
- Finding a title for a game jam entry in a hurry
- Naming a school or college game design project
- Creating fictional game titles for stories, films and scripts
- Brainstorming sequel subtitles and expansion names
- Getting quick game pitches to spark new ideas
What each control does:
| Control | What it does | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Genre tiles | Set the genre: Any genre, Fantasy RPG, Sci-fi, Horror, Cozy and indie, Racing, Strategy, Puzzle or Survival | Match the title to your game |
| Show | Switches between Title only, With subtitle or With game pitch | Add a subtitle for an epic feel, or a pitch to explain the game |
| Keyword | Adds a word such as ember, robot or a character name to some titles (optional) | Build the title around your game’s hero or theme |
| Generate names | Creates a new list of 12 titles | Start a fresh batch at any time |
| Add 12 more | Adds another 12 titles to your list | Keep browsing without losing the titles you have |
| Get more with AI | Asks a free AI service for extra titles | When you want more variety |
| Star | Saves a title to your Saved list | Keep the titles you like as you browse |
| Copy all | Copies every title in the list (or use the copy button beside one title) | Share a shortlist with your team for a vote |
| Download .txt | Saves the titles as a plain text file | Keep a list of ideas for later |
| Clear | Empties the results or saved list | Start fresh with a clean list |
Good to know
- Check before you publish. Titles are random combinations, so a few may match existing games. Search the title on Steam, app stores and trademark databases before you release.
- Saved titles stay on this device. Starred titles are kept in this browser only, so copy or download them to use elsewhere.
- AI is optional. Titles are made in your browser. Only Get more with AI sends your genre, settings, keyword and on-screen titles to an outside service.
- Pitches are starting points. Use the one-line pitch as inspiration, then shape it around your real gameplay.
- Make it your own. Keep a title you like and swap the subtitle, or add your hero’s name as the keyword.
What You Can Do With This Tool
- Generate game titles for free. No sign-up, no limits and nothing to install.
- Get 12 titles per click. A full list of original game titles appears instantly.
- Pick a genre. Choose from eight genres, from Fantasy RPG to Survival, or Any genre.
- Add a subtitle. Get epic titles like Emberheart: Oath of Embers.
- Get a game pitch. See a one-line hook that explains each game.
- Add a keyword. Use your hero’s name or theme in the titles.
- Add 12 more. Keep adding titles without losing your current list.
- Get more with AI. Ask a free AI service for extra ideas when you want more variety.
- Copy one title. Copy any single title with one click.
- Star your favourites. Save the titles you like to a list on this device.
- Copy or download. Copy all titles or download them as a .txt file.
- Use it anywhere. Works on phones, tablets and desktops in any modern browser.
What Should I Do After Choosing a Game Title?
Once you have the right title, use these free Teasoft tools to name your world, your team and your studio.
How to Generate a Video Game Name
Pick a genre
Choose your game’s genre, such as Fantasy RPG, Sci-fi, Horror or Cozy and indie. Choose Any genre for a mixed list.
Choose your settings
Choose Title only, With subtitle or With game pitch, and add an optional keyword such as your hero’s name or theme.
Generate and save
Click Generate names to get 12 game titles. Tap the star beside the ones you like, then copy them or download them as a .txt file.
Tip: imagine the title on a store page next to a small thumbnail. If it is short, easy to read and hints at the genre, players will click. Search the title on game stores before you commit, then use the Title Case Converter to keep its capitalisation consistent on your logo, trailer and store page.
Which Genre and Format Should I Choose?
| Game you are making | Genre and format | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Epic adventure with quests | Fantasy RPG, With subtitle | Grand titles with a story-rich subtitle |
| Space shooter or sci-fi story | Sci-fi, With subtitle | Titles that reach for the stars |
| Scary game or found-footage story | Horror, Title only | Short, uneasy titles |
| Farming or relaxing game | Cozy and indie, With subtitle | Warm titles that feel calm |
| Game jam entry | Any genre, With game pitch | Fast ideas with a ready-made hook |
| Racing, strategy or puzzle game | Racing, Strategy or Puzzle | Titles that match the gameplay |
| Crafting and survival game | Survival, With game pitch | Titles with a clear survival hook |
Tips for choosing a great video game name
- Keep the main title short. One or two words are easier to remember and fit on store icons.
- Show the genre. Players should guess the type of game from the title.
- Use a subtitle for depth. A subtitle can add story without making the main title long.
- Make it searchable. Avoid common words alone, so players can find your game online.
- Check it is unique. Search game stores and trademarks before you announce.
After you choose your game title
- Search the stores. Check Steam, itch.io and app stores to make sure no other game uses the title.
- Build your world. Name its places with the Fantasy World Name Generator and its heroes with the Fantasy Character Name Generator.
- Get a website. Find a domain for your game with the Domain Name Generator.
- Announce your game. Share it with the LinkedIn Text Formatter and size your key art with Resize Image.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I generate a video game name?
Choose a genre, pick Title only, With subtitle or With game pitch, add an optional keyword, then click Generate names. Twelve game titles appear instantly.
Is the Video Game Name Generator free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up, no limits and nothing to install.
Are my titles uploaded to a server?
No. Titles are created inside your browser on your own device. Only Get more with AI sends your genre, settings, keyword and the titles on screen to a free AI service.
How many game titles can I generate?
As many as you like. Each click of Generate names or Add 12 more gives you 12 new titles.
Which genres are available?
There are nine options: Any genre, Fantasy RPG, Sci-fi, Horror, Cozy and indie, Racing, Strategy, Puzzle and Survival.
Can I get subtitles?
Yes. Set Show to With subtitle for titles like Starborn: Edge of the Expanse.
What does Get more with AI do?
It asks the free Pollinations AI service for extra titles based on your genre, settings, keyword and the titles on screen. No account or sign-in is needed.
How do I save the titles I like?
Tap the star beside a title. It is added to your Saved list, where you can copy it or clear the list.
Where are my saved titles stored?
In this browser on this device only. Copy them or download a .txt file to use them on another device.
Can I download my game titles?
Yes. Click Download .txt to save every title in the list as a plain text file.
What is a game pitch?
A game pitch is a one-line description of what you do in the game, such as “Gather, craft and build to survive an endless winter”.
How does the keyword work?
Type a word such as ember, robot or your hero’s name, and it will appear in some titles, such as Ember Island.
Can I use these titles for my game?
Yes. The titles are free ideas. Search game stores and trademark databases before you release a game with one.
What makes a good video game name?
A good game name is short, easy to remember, hints at the genre and is unique enough to search for.
Is it good for game jams?
Yes. Choose With game pitch for a title and a hook in seconds, so you can spend your time building.
Does the Video Game Name Generator work on mobile?
Yes. It works in Chrome and Safari on Android phones, iPhones and tablets.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Everything runs in your web browser.
Which browsers are supported?
It works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari and other modern browsers.
About Teasoft’s Video Game Name Generator
Teasoft’s Video Game Name Generator is a free online tool that creates original video game titles in eight genres, from fantasy RPGs and sci-fi to cozy, puzzle and survival games. Add a subtitle or a one-line game pitch, and use a keyword to build titles around your hero or theme.
It is made for indie developers, game jam teams, students and writers who need a game title in seconds.
Your titles are generated on your device and are never uploaded to Teasoft. Saved titles stay in this browser, and nothing leaves your device unless you choose Get more with AI.