Top 10 Web3 Games to Play

Web3 gaming has introduced decentralized platforms where players can own in-game assets and earn rewards. As of November 2024, several Web3 games have gained prominence. Below is an overview of ten notable titles:

1. Ember Sword: An upcoming MMORPG developed by Bright Star Studios, Ember Sword offers a sandbox environment where players engage in combat, trade, and non-combat activities like farming. The game integrates the Ethereum blockchain, allowing players to acquire items as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Early access is scheduled for late 2024.

2. Off the Grid: Developed by Gunzilla Games, Off the Grid is a third-person shooter combining player-versus-player (PvP) and player-versus-environment (PvE) elements. It features a 150-player battle royale mode and 60 hours of PvE story content. The game is expected to launch in early 2024.

3. Illuvium: An open-world RPG that combines creature collection and auto-battler mechanics. Players explore diverse landscapes, capture creatures called Illuvials, and participate in battles. The game utilizes the Ethereum blockchain for asset ownership.

4. Shrapnel: A first-person extraction shooter set in a dystopian future. Players engage in tactical gameplay to extract valuable resources. Developed by Neon, the game integrates blockchain technology for asset ownership and is anticipated to launch in early 2025.

5. Voxie Tactics: A turn-based tactical RPG featuring voxel art style. Players collect and battle with voxel characters, each possessing unique abilities. The game operates on the Ethereum blockchain, allowing players to earn and trade VOXEL tokens.

6. Pancake Protectors: A blockchain-based strategy game on the BNB Chain. It combines tower defense gameplay with decentralized finance (DeFi) mechanics, enabling players to defend territories and earn CAKE tokens.

7. Star Atlas: A space-themed strategy game on the Solana blockchain. It offers a vast virtual universe with exploration, resource management, and combat elements. Players can own and trade in-game assets represented as NFTs.

8. Splinterlands: A multiplayer card game where players collect, trade, and battle with digital cards. The game operates on the Hive blockchain and has awarded over $7.2 million to players.

9. The Sandbox: A decentralized gaming platform where players can create, own, and monetize voxel assets and gaming experiences. It utilizes the Ethereum blockchain for asset ownership and trading.

10. Axie Infinity: A blockchain-based game where players earn cryptocurrency by breeding, battling, and trading virtual creatures called Axies. It operates on the Ethereum blockchain and has been a flagship example of play-to-earn models.

These games exemplify the integration of blockchain technology into gaming, offering players new avenues for engagement and rewards.