Here are the 7 Biggest Crypto and NFT Games of 2023, What's your favorite?

The year 2023 witnessed how crypto and NFT games changed the digital gaming map. From initial launches to full releases, various game titles have created huge waves in the industry. This article will take you through the seven biggest games that have caught the world's attention in 2023!

Parallel: More than Just a TCG

Parallel, an interplanetary trading card game incorporating science fiction, has set a new standard in NFT-enriched gaming. With stunning card art and strategic gameplay, Parallel not only became one of the biggest Web3 games of the year, but was also voted Game of the Year by GG 2023. The game offers unique factions with special abilities, such as Augencore's ability to "boost" cards and Kathari's cloning ability. Not stopping there, Parallel is also developing a separate "Colony" game that plans to use AI characters that interact with the blockchain. This shows Parallel's commitment to developing a broader and more interactive gaming world.

Illuvium: A Sci-Fi Fantasy Adventure

Illuvium, an ambitious project in the sci-fi fantasy world, currently includes four games and many NFTs. While still in beta, the open-world RPG and pet collecting game, Overworld, already boasts stunning environments and fun flying mechanics. The arena pet battler mode, Arena, also looks promising with support from esports giant, Team Liquid, for Arena development.

Pixels: Browser Games with a Strong Community

Pixels, a pixel-graphic browser game, has stolen the show after migrating to Axie Infinity's Ronin blockchain. The game is attracting attention on social media and is anticipated to launch a second token and airdrop. While browser games can often lack appeal, Pixels' 2D retro minimalist look and growing community make it one of the biggest blockchain games of 2023.

Shrapnel: High-Level Shooter with AAA Funds

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Shrapnel, a first-person shooter, promises AAA quality with significant funding. It offers a cinematic sci-fi dystopian world with a more varied color palette and atmosphere. The Shrapnel team has also built its own blockchain technology, GameBridge, to facilitate its NFT items. With a planned early access launch in January, Shrapnel is ready to compete with other big budget shooter games.

Off the Grid: A New Vision in Battle Royale

Off the Grid, a crypto-backed battle royale shooter game, has Neill Blomkamp, director of the movie "District 9", as its creative head. In 2023, Off the Grid studio launched the Avalanche-based blockchain subnet test network, which will power all crypto transactions in the game. A companion mobile game was also launched, giving players the opportunity to collect items that can be used in the main game.

Deadrop: FPS with a Touch of Dr. Disrespect

Deadrop, the upcoming first-person shooter game, has offered several playable early access builds this year. Created by former Halo developer and YouTuber Dr. Disrespect, the game has built a passionate community. At an event in Las Vegas, fans showed up in Deadrop-themed cosplay, and the latest build of the game even introduced car races, giving a new twist to the extraction shooter genre.

My Pet Hooligan: A Colorful Battle Royale

My Pet Hooligan (MPH), a colorful battle royale shooter game, offers optional NFTs and tokens along with the game, which was released on the Epic Games Store this year. Like many other games on this list, MPH has a passionate group of fans on social media. The game itself is a lot of fun, offering weapons like paintballs and water pistols and a cartoony map reminiscent of a combination between Futurama and Fortnite.

Will 2024 Be the Year of Blockchain Gaming?

The year 2023 marks a real step forward for the blockchain gaming space, yet many exciting games are still in development and far from complete. While some games have been released, many still feel unfinished or too pay-to-win oriented. Even so, there are many strong starting points. Will 2024 be the year we see blockchain games that really catch the attention of the masses? Stay tuned to GG for updates on this ever-evolving industry.