There are many NFT games on the market, below is a list of the top most popular play-to-earn games. Blockchain gaming is still very new, so even though these games have secured their name as leaders of the industry, keep an eye on this space as new play-to-earn games come out and take the lead. 

Axie Infinity

Axie Infinity is the most well-known NFT game. It was launched in 2018 by Sky Mavis, a Vietnamese-based team. The game has almost 3 million active monthly players and its own native $AXS token. Players have three Axies to use in the tactical, ability-based combat gameplay. 

Gods Unchained

Gods Unchained is a popular trading card game which raised $15 million in 2018 by selling millions of cards. It was also the first game to be released on Immutable X, a ZK rollup scalability solution for the Ethereum blockchain, offering speedy transactions and low gas fees. There are four tiers of cards and players can earn $GODS by winning tournaments. 

Illuvium

Illuvium is an upcoming open-world RPG adventure game, where players can capture other-worldly creatures as NFTs called Illuvials. This is one of the most anticipated upcoming NFT games due to its complex gameplay and stunning designs. Unlike other blockchain games, Illuvium will have AAA production and visuals. 

Alien Worlds

Alien Worlds is a sci-fi NFT game based on governance and mining. The game is available on three different blockchains; Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and WAX. Six different factions, each with their own DAO, govern six different planets. Players must grow each planet’s in-game economy using the native token, Trilium. 

Star Atlas

Star Atlas is another upcoming and highly anticipated space-themed NFT game. All the assets in the game are represented by NFTs. The storyline is set in 2620, and players have to manage all sorts of strategic sectors, such as trade routes, politics and economic territories. 

My Neighbour Alice

My Neighbour Alice is inspired by Animal Crossing and Farmville but bringing in the multiplayer blockchain game aspect. All the in-game assets can only be purchased with the game’s native token, $ALICE. The virtual plots of land are where all the action happens and where players build on and socially interact with others. 

Guild of Guardians

Guild of Guardians, a free-to-play mobile action RPG game on Immutable X, is a blockchain game created by Stepico Studio. Players can earn the native token while playing, and then use it for various tasks such as voting, trading, and staking. 

Splinterlands

Splinterlands is another free-to-play trading card game which has really taken off. Players can make money while they play by winning card matchups. The NFT game is built on the Hive blockchain and offers over 283 cards which players can combine to increase their character abilities and win quests. 

Ember Sword

Ember Sword is a free-to-play MMORPG with a player-driven economy, a classless combat system, and scarce, tradable cosmetic collectibles. The creators behind the game, Bright Star Studios, raised $2 million in May 2021 to further develop the game. The world of Ember Sword is divided into four biomes, each with its own unique resources which provides players with different gameplay opportunities. 

Aavegotchi

Aavegotchi is a popular crypto collectible game built on Ethereum. Players can buy and grow cute playable Aavegotchi NFTs that serve as interest-generating piggy banks. The NFT game merged with a DeFi protocol that allows the staking of tokens within the  ecosystem.

Chicken Derby 

Chicken Derby is a fun yet complex game where players earn money through breeding and racing chicken NFTs. Players can earn ETH by trading and pitting their chickens against others in various races. This game was made by developer Bitlovin, who is also the creator of the game Ganja Farmer.