Top 20 Web3 Games of 2023: Part 1

The Web3 gaming industry made an impressive leap in May 2023, attracting $476 million. This marked the most substantial monthly investment influx of the year. By June 2023, the sector had garnered an astounding $1.703 billion in investments, a development attributed to the entrance of large-scale Web2 studios with a wealth of resources and funding into the Web3 market.

Chart showcasing Web3 gaming project investments. Source: Dappradar

We’ve carefully reviewed a myriad of projects, curating a list of the current best Web3 games for you. Each game brings its unique narrative and gameplay to the table. Game assets are encapsulated as NFTs, giving gamers ownership of their in-game acquisitions.

1. Illuvium

Blockchain: Ethereum

Genre: RPG

TVL: N/A

MAU: N/A

Token: ILV

Illuvium is a top-tier, high-budget AAA Web3 game built on the Ethereum blockchain. This open-world fantasy RPG features formidable creatures known as Illuvials that players can capture and train. Each creature, represented as an NFT, boasts unique abilities. 

Screenshot from the Illuvium game. Website: https://illuvium.io/

2. Litcraft: Nysperiance

Blockchain: DevvX

Genre: Strategy

TVL: N/A

Monthly Active Users (MAU): 1,600

Token: N/A

Litcraft: Nysperiance is an entirely free game built on the DevvX blockchain. The gameplay is a fusion of features from games such as Minecraft, Pokemon, Hearthstone, and Candy Crush. By developing and evolving game characters, known as LitPets, players can partake in PVP fights and have the opportunity to earn cryptocurrency.

Screenshot from Litcraft: Nysperiance. Website: https://www.litcraft.com/overview

3. DeFi Land

Blockchain: Solana

Genre: Simulation

TVL: N/A

MAU: 18,000

Token: DFL

DeFi Land is a farm simulation game that seamlessly integrates Automated Market Makers (AMM), Decentralized Exchanges (DEX), and loan protocols. This game enables players to explore decentralized finance in a gaming context. Each in-game item represents an actual cryptocurrency, for example, Solana (SOL) as sunflowers, USD Coin (USDC) as corn, and Cope (COPE) as pumpkins. Additionally, DeFi Land incorporates mini-games and NFTs to enrich user engagement.

Screenshot from DeFi Land. Website: https://defiland.app/

4. Fancy Birds

Blockchain: Polygon
Genre: Clicker
TVL: N/A
MAU: N/A
Token: FNC

Fancy Birds, created by Web3 game developer Fancy Studios, is their premier game. It includes 8,888 uniquely generated NFT birds. Fancy Birds gameplay is a side-scrolling clicker, reminiscent of the popular mobile game Flappy Birds.

Screenshot from Fancy Birds. Website: https://fancybirds.io/

5. Era7: Game of Truth

Blockchain: BNB Smart Chain
Genre: Collectible Card Game
TVL: $18 million
MAU: 43,060
Token: ERA

Era7: Game of Truth is a metaverse-style card collecting game developed on the BNB Smart Chain network. Players can gather and exchange cards, and participate in PVP and PVE (Player vs Environment) battles. Players have the opportunity to build their unique deck, collecting cards with exceptional effects throughout the game.

Screenshot from Era7: Game of Truth. Website: https://www.era7.io/

6. Upland

Blockchain: EOS
Genre: Trading
TVL: $42,020
MAU: 123,270
Token: UPX

Upland is a trading game focused on virtual real estate, with a resemblance to Monopoly. The game displays real estate properties corresponding to actual buildings, and players can buy, sell, or exchange them virtually.

Screenshot from Upland. Website: https://www.upland.me/

7. Sorare

Blockchain: Ethereum
Genre: Collectible Card Game
TVL: N/A
MAU: N/A
Token: N/A

Sorare is a fantasy-based sports game that operates on the Ethereum blockchain. Players are tasked to form a team, represented by collectible cards of real-life players. Once the team is set, players can compete in tournaments and win rewards. Each card is a unique NFT that can be traded or sold. 

Screenshot from Sorare. Website: https://sorare.com/

8. Alien Worlds

Blockchain: Ethereum | WAX | BNB Smart Chain
Genre: Virtual World
TVL: $2.62 million
MAU: 597,990
Token: TLM

Alien Worlds is a future-themed metaverse where players can collect and sell valuable assets, showcased as NFTs. Players have the chance to explore new planets and mine resources to hasten their progression and secure more assets. They can also partake in PVP battles.

Screenshot from Alien Worlds. Website: https://alienworlds.io/

9. Trickshot Blitz

Blockchain: Flow
Genre: Sports
TVL: N/A
MAU: 68,980
Token: N/A

Trickshot Blitz is a classic billiards game infused with Web3 elements. The game offers a wide variety of game modes, including one-on-one matches and tournaments. Players can execute different trick shots to earn extra points and get the upper hand in a match. Furthermore, by participating in tournaments, players have the opportunity to earn cryptocurrency.

Screenshot from Trickshot Blitz. Website: https://www.onjoyride.com/games/trickshot-blitz

10. Splinterlands

Blockchain: Hive
Genre: Collectible Card Game
TVL: $42,180
MAU: 337,450
Token: SPS

Splinterlands is a collectible card game where players can craft their own decks and battle against each other. The game features a unique turn-based combat system along with a host of game modes such as ranked play, tournaments, and quests. Splinterlands decks comprise two types of cards – Summoners and Monsters, each card boasting unique attributes and being represented as an NFT.

Screenshot from Splinterlands. Website: https://splinterlands.com/

To be continued.