Web3 gaming has taken the concept of play to a whole new level. Thanks to the inclusion of blockchain rails and the true ownership of assets they support, players are no longer just participants – they’re stakeholders. Whether your jam is farming sims, epic RPGs, or PvP battles, there’s a Web3 game that’s got your name on it. Here are 8 of the best Web3 games you can play now!
My Neighbor Alice
Think Animal Crossing with an onchain twist, My Neighbor Alice is a charming multiplayer builder game that lets players own and develop virtual islands. You can farm, fish, and create a cozy little home, all while interacting with your neighbors – both human and NPC. It’s fun, it’s free to play, and it’s as cute as Web3 gaming gets
The in-game token, $ALICE, enables players to trade land, assets, and wearables, supporting a vibrant economy. The combination of laid-back gameplay and crypto economics ensure that My Neighbor Alice offers something for everyone. With Season 2 having recently commenced, it’s the perfect time to take a closer look at the Lummelunda Archipelago and meet your new neighbors.
Funtico
Funtico isn’t just a Web3 game: it’s a full stack Web3 gaming platform that combines the best of traditional haming and blockchain. What makes Funtico different is the revenue model it’s adopted that enables game publishers on its platform to share in the proceeds. Powerful token incentives give every Funtico game an added frisson of excitement, while tournaments enable players to compete for top prizes.
Designed to bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3, Funtico captures everything that makes onchain gaming fun: the accessibility, the rewards, the PvP competition, and the social elements. With gameplay seamless and user experience flawless, Funtico provides a blueprint for how Web3 gaming should work.
Pixels
Built on Ronin Network, Pixels offers an open-world experience where players can farm, explore, and build communities. It’s got that Farmville vibe going on coupled with the lure of maintaining genuine ownership of in-game assets. As its name suggests, Pixels isn’t about delivering the slickest HD graphics or immersive generative content: this is old-school 32-bit gaming with all the charm and unpretentiousness that characterized early 90s console titles.
The aim of the game is to manage crops and invite players to harvest on your homestead. Harvesting crops will grants currency that can be used to expand your Pixels universe. Ronin Network is best known for Axie Infinity, aka the play-to-earn game that started it all, but Pixels also has a lot to offer players who like to trade the assets they spend time cultivating and to pocket the rewards.
Star Atlas
For sci-fi fans, Star Atlas provides an expansive universe to explore, replete with stunning graphics and smart use of blockchain functionality. This space strategy game on the Solana blockchain blends breathtaking visuals with deep economic systems. Players mine resources, engage in space battles, and trade assets to grow their interstellar empire.
Its player-driven economy ensures that every ship, tool, or planet has real-world value. A bona fide AAA Web3 game, Star Atlas has spared no expense in creating an immersive open world that pushes the limits of what can be done with gaming built on blockchain technology. From tokenomics to graphics, the attention to detail is highly impressive.
At the time of writing this, Star Atlas is currently holding its Golden Carnival with $4M in rewards for players!
World of Dypians
World of Dypians boasts a vibrant, multi-chain ecosystem. Players can explore vast realms, complete quests, and craft gear to gain an edge in battles. Its high level of customization allows players to create tools, weapons, and trade them freely. New areas, features, and NFT collections are constantly being added, ensuring there’s always something to explore.
World of Dypians lives up to its name, providing an ever-expanding universe to explore. But it’s dangerous out there which is why players are advised to craft some robust armor to protect them on their travels. With nearly half a million monthly active users, sub-divided into like-minded communities, World of Dypians is large and lively. Its universe may be massive but you’re never alone.
NFL Rivals
It would be easy to say that NFL Rivals is for lovers of football – or “American football” for European readers. But the truth is that even if you’re not enamored with the game, you may find NFL Rivals to your liking. This arcade-style game combines fast-paced action with strategic card collecting. Whether you’re a Web3 gaming pro or have never installed a crypto wallet in your life, its smooth onboarding ensures you’ll be on the field in no time.
Because that’s the beautiful thing about NFL Rivals: the Web3 features are designed to enhance the gameplay experience rather than to dominate it. The blockchain stuff primarily comes into play when trading players on the Mythical Marketplace, where each football pro is represented as an NFT. With over 5 million downloads and addictive game mechanics, NFL Rivals will keep you coming back for more.
Voxie Tactics
If you’re a fan of tactical RPGs, Voxie Tactics delivers in spades. Set in a vibrant multi-layered world, Voxies offers a blend of PvE and PvP modes where strategy is key. Players collect characters, battle opponents, and earn $VOXEL tokens, which can be used to enhance their arsenal. Produced by AlwaysGeeky Games, the latest Voxies release Voxie Tactics is fast-paced and adrenaline-fueled.
In Voxie Tactics, players embark on an RPG adventure that combines retro graphics with simple shoot-em-up thrills. Available as a PC download, Voxie Tactics captures the elements that make Web3 gaming so moreish: fun, uncomplicated, social, and powered by smart token incentives that keep players returning time and time again.
Splinterlands
Splinterlands is the ideal game for anyone who’s interested in exploring crypto but doesn’t know where to start. If you’re from a gamer background but have hesitated on Web3, Splinterlands will give you all the incentives you need to take the leap. The token incentives built into this game are deeply integrated, allowing players to scoop rewards from tournaments, ranked play, and quests.
A card-based game with multiple layers, Splinterlands is the sort of game that’s easy to pick up but a lot harder to put down. Mastering it calls for harnessing primal forces such as Fire, Water, Earth, and Life which form the sources of magic driving the elements that dictate outcomes in battles and quests. After spending some time playing Splinterlands, not only will you be au fait with Web3 gaming but you’ll be primed to explore other onchain verticals such as DeFi. Think of it as your gateway game to crypto.
Final Thoughts
Web3 gaming isn’t just about entertainment: it’s also about ownership, innovation, and community. The eight games featured here have little in common in terms of genres or graphics, but collectively they demonstrate the incredible diversity of the Web3 space. Whether you’re crafting your dream island in My Neighbor Alice or leading interstellar conquests in Star Atlas, there’s a wealth of adventures waiting for you.
