Level Up: 10 Web3 Gaming Platforms You Should Know in 2025

Web3 gaming is more than just having fun - it is shifting to gaining ownership, earning, and being part of something greater than just fun. People who appreciate digital economies, NFT assets, and decentralized worlds where their time and skill is valued, are in the right place.

If you are already building in the metaverse or just entering the exciting world of play-to-earn, here is a summary of the top 10 Web3 gaming platforms to watch in 2025. Also included, a smart tool that assists in building better communities on these platforms.

In traditional gaming, players are not given the power they deserve. With Web3, that flips entirely. You possess the assets there, you have identity control, and in many cases, you are offered the opportunity to vote on how the game is developed. It is no longer just play to win; it is play to win, earn, govern, and build with your community.

So, who is actually doing it right? Let's look at the 10 platforms that are at the forefront.

Best Web3 Gaming Platforms Leading the Space in 2025

1. Axie Infinity

Players can battle, breed, and trade fantasy pets called Axies. One of the OGs of play-to-earn, Axie Infinity is built on the Ronin sidechain, which allows for speedy and cheap transactions.

Key Features:

• Turn-based combat and breeding mechanics
• NFT marketplace for Axies and land
• Ronin chain integration for low fees

2. Decentraland

Players can own land in Decentraland, attend virtual events, create experiences, and even sell wearables. It serves as a virtual universe and is powered by Ethereum, governed by the community’s DAO.

Key Features:

• Buy/sell virtual real estate (as NFTs)
• Monetize user-generated content
• DAO voting on platform changes

3. The Sandbox

Snandbox is like Minecraft with NFTs, and throw in well-known brands like Atari and Snoop Dogg. In this voxel-style metaverse, players can build and monetize their own games and assets. That's Sandbox.

Key Features:

• Asset creation with VoxEdit
• LAND ownership and monetization
• Game Maker for no-code building

4. Illuvium

Web3 RPGs are being revolutionized with AAA visuals, DeFi integrations, and NFT creature collecting. On Ethereum’s blockchain, players can explore, battle, stake tokens, and own land in Illuvium.

Key Features:

• Open world RPGs with amazing 3D graphics.
• Creature battling and collecting as NFTs.
• Selling land and yield farming.

5. Planet IX

If you are an eco-warrior with an interest in strategy, then the IX galaxy will be your favorite. It focuses on reviving a dystopic Earth via land NFT acquisition and green missions.

Key Features:

• Planetary land ownership via PIX NFTs.
• Eco-friendly missions with assignable rewards.
• Affordable gameplay on polygon.

6. Polkadot

Polkadot is more than a blockchain as it is now an emerging gaming center with cross-chain play. It could be the future of sports gaming with projects like FIFA Rivals coming in.

Key Features:

• Cross-chain interoperability.
• Large scale shared economy games.
• Parachain ecosystem is developer friendly.

7. Solana

An ideal location for performance-driven games like action, sports, and shooter NFTs. Solana offers lightning-fast transaction speeds with ultra-low fees.

Key Features:

• Over 65,000 transactions every second.
• Low gas fees on micro transactions.
• Strong integration of GameFi and DeFi.

8. Polygon

Polygon is a go-to scaling solution for ethereum. It is a haven for speed and prices. It supports big games like The Sandbox, Zed Run, and Decentral Games.

Key features:

• Use of Layer 2 scaling has resulted in lower gas fees
• High-volume NFT transactions are supported
• Available developer tools and SDKs

9. HIVE

This is a very lightweight and community-first framework, therefore, it is very energy efficient. Hive focuses on allowing effortless, inexpensive, and secure interaction for developers and gamers in real time.

Key features:

• No fee, instant transactions
• Support for other decentralized applications (dApp)
• Strong community governance

10. RONIN

Created for gaming purposes by Sky Mavis, Ronin is tailored specifically for what game developers look for: cheap costs, deep NFT integration, and the ability to scale. It is used by Axie, and more are in the pipeline.

Key features:

• Custom built for web3 gaming
• First to focus on NFTs
• Comes with a built-in wallet and explorer

How Web3 Gaming Platforms Use BlockSurvey

What role does BlockSurvey serve?

Basically, Web3 games are collaborative in nature. Each game is looking to answer:

• What are players’ sentiments towards the latest changes?
• Which NFT assets hold value?
• What are the DAO's recommendations for the next major addition?

Now, this is where BlockSurvey makes all the difference.

BlockSurvey is already being adopted by Web3 and NFT communities to capture authentic feedback, conduct DAO polls, and inform game development, all while maintaining respondent privacy. Even leading organizations, such as Yuga Labs, Today the Game, have utilized BlockSurvey to engage with their community in a confidential and decentralized way.

When the community shares its insights, smart projects are eager to act upon its feedback and, as a result, make sky-high improvements.

Let’s Build Better Gaming Worlds Together

Hope this list was helpful in discovering the top Web3 gaming platforms making waves in 2025.

If you’re part of the Web3 gaming space - whether you’re a dev, DAO mod, or hardcore player, it’s time to start thinking beyond just gameplay. Community insight is what builds resilient, engaging, and profitable Web3 worlds.

Want to see how BlockSurvey can help your platform? Check it out now or reach out. Let’s co-create the next level of gaming.

Play hard. Own your data. Govern your world.