Downloadable games: Why do they have to be point-and-click?

[Dark_Link777]

Yeah, the title pretty much sums it up.
Why do all download games have to be point-and-click games? Why can't they be action, or shooters, or puzzle or strategy games?

[Mistery]

Hehe, they can :-)
Do you make some?

By the way, I don't really know what to do with this thread because this is not the general section to talk about things, but rather for discussions about specific games (I know I have also one thread generally about my games that was created before the download game area was made). Hmmm. I have to think about it how to manage this.
Maybe a new subforum in the "Development" area to discuss game development in general???

[Dark_Link777]

They can?
On the site, it says

5. If the game is "offline game", it must be small and free. And it must be "point'n'click" or "room escape" game.

[Mistery]

Hehe, didn't see that so far. Sorry. Hmm, we must ask GamersHood about this then... Just PMd him.

By the way: Soon new subforums will be added to the "Development" area and then I will move this thread and others there. There will be a place for general discussions on game development.

ADDED: Yes, they have to be point-and-click, room escape or small adventure games to be hosted here. Sorry :-(

[Dark_Link777]

Yes, but why? There's no difference in file type...At least, not for my program...