As the year comes to a close, the crypto gaming landscape has seen its fair share of surprises. From the rise of tap-to-earn gaming to mainstream breakthroughs, 2024 has been a transformative year for the industry. Here’s a look back at seven games that made a significant impact on crypto gaming over the past 12 months.
Notcoin: The Tap-to-Earn Pioneer
Notcoin, inspired by earlier “clicker” games, created the Telegram tap-to-earn craze and delivered on its promise. Billions of dollars worth of crypto were given out to players, spawning a surge of clones. While none of them matched the original’s impact, Notcoin’s influence on the industry cannot be overstated.
Off the Grid: A Battle Royale Breakthrough
GG’s 2024 game of the year, Off the Grid, offers a unique twist on the battle royale shooter gameplay. With a blockchain behind the scenes and an upcoming token launch, this game is set to shift the narrative around crypto gaming.
Pixels: A Social Farming Sensation
Pixels, a social farming game, gained attention when it migrated to Ethereum gaming network Ronin. The launch of its PIXEL token offered substantial rewards to early players, and the game has continued to evolve and expand since.
Hamster Kombat: A Buzzy but Brief Moment
Hamster Kombat, a Telegram tap-to-earn game, briefly became one of the most-talked-about games on the planet, attracting 300 million total players. However, the airdrop was considered underwhelming, and a planned second season of gameplay is still pending.
Fantasy Top: A Brief but Promising Moment
Fantasy Top, an NFT fantasy sports game, felt like the hottest thing in crypto for a brief moment earlier this year. Although the buzz cooled quickly, fresh funding has been raised, and the game may regain momentum.
Parallel: A Growing Force in Crypto Gaming
Parallel, GG’s pick for last year’s top crypto game, made substantial inroads with players in 2024. With its open beta, launch on the Epic Games Store, and esports series, Parallel is growing in popularity and appears to be one of the finest blockchain games available.
Crypto: The Game – A Multimedia Experience
Crypto: The Game is a multimedia experience inspired by the TV show “Survivor.” With its blend of real-world and online events, video gaming, and social maneuvering, the game has been widely hailed as one of the most fun experiences in the industry. After being acquired by Uniswap Labs, an upcoming third season aims to be bigger and better.
Source: Decrypt.co
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