The gaming universe is running fast in 2024. Similarly, the world of crypto gaming is a lavish one. Also, can we just be objective for a second and admit that no one among us has ever dreamt of playing video games professionally? However, historically most of the NFT gaming projects have struggled with stability issues. Many that boomed for a while ended up crashing.
However, it’s already 2024 and the whole sector of GameFi projects has had three years (almost an eternity in crypto terms) to mature.
We’ve picked the top 5 NFT games to play right now. All these games deservedly appear on this list whether it is through an enormous following, great and credible community, excellent gameplay or simply managing to exist for years becoming toughened by battles but still keeping the core appeal (we’re looking at you Pokem… Axie!).
A collection of the best NFT games in 2024:
Shrapnel:An AAA extraction shooter with player customization and blockchain integration for secure resource control.
Gods Unchained:A leading digital trading game that provides complete control over NFT cards and in-game assets.
Legends of Mavia:A hardcore mobile game involving base building, strategic resource management, and cryptocurrency earning.
Bloodloop:A Valorant-like hero shooter MMO featuring competitive gameplay & unique hero abilities.
Axie Infinity:A platform to collect, breed, and battle Axies for crypto rewards.
1. Shrapnel
Shrapnel is an action-packed NFT game that combines key extraction and intense combat, testing your skills in a high-stakes environment known as ‘The Zone.’ Developed by Neon Machine based in Seattle, this AAA extraction shooter game looks poised to move NFT games from the sidelines to the mainstream, offering a thrilling experience you can’t afford to miss.
You are going to be taking on the role of an MEF Administrator who selects any one of three distinct administrator classes: Attack, Survivalist, or Infosec. Each class has specific abilities they bring to the field, therefore your approach will suit your style of play.
Customization is a major thing with lots of gear options at hand but look out for them if you die in battle. The catch? You have to get it out of here at the designated extraction point – which means more pressure on you somewhat!
What makes Shrapnel different from others is its AAA quality and focus on community-made content. The game provides robust tools for creating and sharing your content which in theory at least offers infinite replayability. This means that inside the game you can make and share experiences that are unique to you, leading to a vibrant and active community.
The official token is SHRAP which is an ERC-20 standard token however it’s minted on Avalanche. That’s another thing about Shrapnel – avoids Ethereum gas fees and is placed inside one of these chains’ trending as almost defacto “gaming chain” within crypto.
Shrapnel emphasizes real ownership over game assets through NFTs thereby providing an immersive rewarding experience. Mark those dates down; early access in 2024 and full launch in 2025 – don’t sleep on this title.
2. Gods Unchained
Gods Unchained is famous because of its unique gameplay and different NFT trading options. The game has been the leading decentralized NFT digital trading title from 2018 to date (you try saying that three times fast). It’s a very old game in the world of crypto gaming, but it is still alive and this is one of the reasons why it got into our top.
This offering from Immutable gives you full control over your digital cards. These can be collected, traded, and even minted as NFTs on platforms like OpenSea. The in-game currency, Gods, ensures seamless transactions.
The focus on player ownership by Immutable is highly commendable. Collect cards by winning battles and quests where minting them as NFTs opens up a whole world of trading possibilities. The actual strategic gameplay revolves around reducing your opponent’s life from 30 to 0 with your skillfully crafted decks. The variety of collectible cards each representing mythological gods and their abilities maintains excitement.
I will admit that Divine Beings Unchained’s gameplay is something I found genuinely fun as a person who has played Yu-Gi-Oh!, Hearthstone, and Gwent. Who knows how much the cards or NTF you have affect things along with the RNG inherent in all games, but there is an unmistakable strategic aspect that allows for a lot of skill expression.
Gods Unchained has successfully merged traditional gaming with secure and ownership-oriented technology within the sphere of NFTs.This trailblazing title therefore enjoys a cult following among fans of NFTs which comes as no surprise at all.
3. Mavia Heroes
Prepare yourself for some tactical thinking on Mavia Island which will be combined with amassing and protecting your bases against rival forces thus making you as hard as nails and paying for it in real cryptocurrency. The game is centered on Base and created by Skrice Studios.
Legends of Mavia, the leading mobile game on our list pits you against other players forcing you to wisely upgrade your system and command your troops. You acquire in-game currency as you defeat enemy bases or complete challenges.
There are 3 tokens in the game namely MAVIA, Ruby, and Sapphire. MAVIA is a utility token that serves as a voice for its holder in the development of the game while Ruby and Sapphire are earned by playing (Ruby) or bought with fiat (Sapphire), both are used to enter tournaments, craft items, buy extra builders, etc.
Building bases is the core of Legends of Mavia; however, this is also predominantly about essential resource management. To outsmart rivals, collect valuable resources such as Gold and Oil, deploy various units tactically, and make smarter decisions compared to opponents at least carry an advantage over them if not anything else.
On a personal note, we think that mobile gaming will continue becoming more popular since most people nowadays always have their phones with them (60% of all browsing happens through smartphones!). Mobile games are likely to be among the top play-to-earn crypto games, which makes Legends of Mavia well-positioned to grab its share.
Intense battles, high-stakes strategies, and real-world rewards all at your fingertips make it an immersive addictive ‘take anywhere’ pastime. It gets you earning coins while driving to work with honed skills and refined tactics. Why have a second job when you can earn money from playing games on your phone?
4. Bloodloop
Towards the end of 2024, BloodLoop is expected to be a heavy legend shooter and MMO web3 game where blockchain technology seamlessly integrates with competitive 5v5 matches. It was developed by Swiss studio 7 Digital Labs and you can expect an intense Valorant-like experience combined with assets powered by blockchain.
In Bloodloop, you join high-stakes combat where strategic teamwork and different hero abilities are crucial to success. In its primary mode, Energy War, players must convert Exotic Matter into Energy before taking it to a stack area. They also have other modes like free-for-all (similar to Call of Duty’s Deathmatch).
Choosing the right hero is essential. Each character has unique weapons and three abilities including a devastating ultimate ability. Understanding their resources is key to developing winning strategies. We were privileged enough to play season one beta testing in June and despite some hiccups and technical issues like most betas do we can honestly say that playing this game was fun because we learned how to optimize each hero’s potential while playing.
BloodLoop focuses on real ownership by integrating blockchain using the Avalanche Subnet in-game items. While elite NFT collections such as Genesis’ Offering boost performance, Sem Pouches allow for staking and earning BLS – the native token of this game.
Community involvement takes center stage here with guilds, new heroes as well as maps being planned out. The team seems responsive to feedback making this an exciting growing NFT-play-to-earn game that we will keep our eyes on.
Also available in Epic Games is Shrapnel which offers a more mainstream appeal towards NFT gaming than does.
5. Axie Infinity
Yes, so we tried not to include Axie Infinity on this list. It was the talk of the town in 2021 when people were quitting their day jobs to play it. The native token AXS went up to more than $150 and is now at around $5. That’s a drop of 97 percent – which is quite usual with cryptocurrency gaming tokens over the past few years.
However, it has proven itself adaptable and is still going strong in some of its areas. They still have more than 850,000 followers on X (Twitter), and there are still people playing this game. And by the way, we appreciate their refusal to let this project die. The versatility of Axie Infinity underscores the ever-vibrant appeal of well-designed NFT games like some of the best metaverse games out there.
In Axie Infinity, you are in the real world where you can collect, breed, and fight creatures known as Axies. Developed by Sky Mavis in 2018, Axie Infinity runs on Ronin Network which is an Ethereum-connected sidechain and features an elaborate in-game economy that consists of two tokens: AXS (Axie Infinity Shards) and SLP (Smooth Love Potion).
By battling with your Axies you earn tokens that can be traded or used for breeding new ones. With such a pay-to-win model, you will be able to get great rewards while still enjoying the game experience. There’s kind of a “subscription” fee here – namely, you should purchase three pieces (NFTs) to compete on Arena.
Additionally, you might want to buy virtual land which will deepen your gameplay even further.
The main concern
We are confident that 2024 will turn out to be the beginning year of possibly excellent and most efficient NFT games ever made.
The shrapnels pulling out shooter, Gods Unchained’s tactical digital card play, Legends of Mavia’s colorful foundation construction work, Bloodloop’s hero shooter MMO adventure, and Axie Infinity’s breeding and battling ecosystem are drawing massive audiences.
