These adult pc games are said to attract more men then women because of the sexual content. However, over time these games are being modified to appeal to wider cross-section of the online game market. Many women play online games and usually like games that allow them to role play or engage in a more long-term type relationship with the other characters in the game. Men may like direct challenges a bit more and there are many shorter adult pc games which also include various background situations such as a battleground etc.
Also 3d adult pc games are available that make the simulations of real-life situations seen even closer to reality than ever before. Avatars can be modified to look like the person playing the game if he or she so choses. The physical features, dress and personality of the avatar can be changed. The player has as much control as he or she wants so no one is forced to do anything they don't want to. Some adult pc games are so close to the real world that they even simulate the consequences of the actions of the participants. Others argue that these games provide an outlet for person who have desires that cannot be acted out in real life. Animations for instance, no matter how real they look, underscore the fact that these are just fantasies. Some even delve further away from reality by involving aliens and mythical creatures.
Adult pc games are nothing new. Online games have had sexual content, whether blatant or simply suggestive, for years. The difference with the relatively new group of online games is that the sexual content is at the forefront of the game. It is essentially the point of the game. This makes use of the previously known fact that sex sells. It also taps into the adult online gamers market, taking away the childish stigma that online games are childish. These games are not for children. Instead they leave adults free to enjoy themselves through games in a completely adult way. Therefore, the same restrictions that are placed on porn and other adult entertainment applies to adult pc games. The aim is to have fun, but to have fun as responsible adults.