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More often than not, when it comes to linking profit and entertainment, we think of table games, often betting. (Poker etc.) Cryptobros (connoisseurs in the field, usually investors) may have told you about this latest mobile game on their phones, designed to mine cryptocurrency while having fun! Crypto-gaming!
That’s when you think…
… And we know what you mean! Coinaute’s editors have put together a top 10 list of the best crypto games.
After all, who doesn’t dream of having fun while making money?
Star Atlas :
Paid or free : Unknown
Platform: Microsoft Windows
Cryptocurrency(ies)/blockchain(s) mined: ATLAS, POLIS, NFT
Summary: A game where YOU explore space, lead territory conquests and secure political domination to become top 1! Star Atlas ranks among the best crypto-gaming games for an attractive video-gaming and economic experience.
Link: StarAtlas.com
Axie Infinity :
Paid or free : Free
Platform : Mobile application
Cryptocurrency(ies)/blockchain(s) mined: NFT, Etherum, Axie Infinity Shards
Summary: Axie Infinity, the Pokémon of crypto-gaming! Win NFTs with unique artwork, which you can resell and buy back for gold. The auction of crypto-gaming.
Link : AxieInfinity.com
Gods Unchained :
Paid or free: freenium (free and paid options)
Platform : Mobile application
Cryptomonnaie(s)/blockchain minée(s) : ETH, NFT, GODS
Summary: Join the Gods and the pantheon of crypto-gaming in a free-to-play game (with paid options for digging) whose illustrations are represented by NFTs. Mine, fight, but most importantly… Win!
Link: GodsUnchained.com
Proxi :
Paid or free : Unknown
Platform : Mobile application
Cryptocurrency(ies)/blockchain mined: NFT
Summary: The Sims, aka THE life simulation that’s sure to speak to you. Where you can’t earn real money on the game, Proxi gives you that option. The concept? A principle of memories (audio and visual), in the form of NFT. Live your life, your memories, by buying a ticket.
Link : Proxi.com
Splinterlands :
Pay or free : Freenium
Platform : Mobile Application
Cryptocurrency(ies)/blockchain mined: DEC, NFT
Summary: Play, fight, win and sell in a fantasy world full of maps and other fun stuff! The game is a freenium with free options and paid ones for those who really want to get involved.
Link: splinterlands.com
Squid NFT world :
Paid or free : Paying
Platform : Browser
Cryptocurrency(ies)/blockchain(s) mined: NFT, Binance Smart Chain, Ethereum
Summary: Based on the Netflix-signed Korean series “Squid Game”, just like the series, your only obligation: survive to take home the promised sum of money. If you’ve had even an ounce of affection for the series, then this crypto-gaming game will win you over.
Link: SquidNFTworld.io
Second Life :
Paid or free: free
Platform: Windows and Mac
Cryptocurrency(ies)/blockchain(s) mined: SLT, BEAN, DAO
Summary: Second Life, or how to wear your title well, offers you the experience of crypto-gaming and life simulation at the same time! If you don’t like routine, Second Life gives you the chance to create your own while letting yourself be undermined. Whether you feel like swimming, exploring, going to the mall or whatever, the ability to change everything is yours.
Link: SecondLife.com
UpLand :
Paid or free: free
Platform : Mobile application
Cryptocurrency(ies)/blockchain(s) mined: NFT, RADAR, DEFI
Summary: UpLand is a finance game that challenges you to acquire, keep and care for your land. If so, I’m happy to report that you’ll be making money! The game’s quirky, slightly sandbox feel makes us fall in love with its simplicity. The simplicity and purity of crypto-gaming.
Link: UpLand.com
Alien Worlds :
Paid or free : Free
Platform : Browser
Cryptocurrency(ies)/blockchain(s) mined: NFT, Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, WAX blockchains, Trillium
Summary: The year is 2055, and humanity has finally found a way to escape the catastrophes that lie ahead. The Bitcoin mining institution (the Federation) has noticed that Aliens are using Bitcoins to communicate with us. Thus undermining the algorithm. This discovery opens the door to travel between exoplanets.
YOU are the master of your space excursion, create a network of travelers and explore together, and all while mining! A crypto-gaming game with a powerful story developed to win over sci-fi fans.
Link: alienworlds.io
Bomb Crypto :
Paid or free : Free
Platform : Browser
Cryptocurrency(ies)/blockchain(s) mined: Bcoin, NFT
Summary: Bomb Crypto is a hit game that allows users to trade and earn Bcoins. Players lead a group of Bomb Heroes, cyborgs who are programmed to search for Bcoins. Each Bomb Hero is a unique NFT that users can obtain, perfect and resell to earn more Bcoins.
Link: Bombcrypto.io
Editor’s opinion:
The process of creating a game requires a significant financial investment. Resources are needed to develop captivating graphics, design innovative game mechanics and hire a skilled development team. On the other hand, players are equally invested, whether they buy the game itself or spend money to obtain additional content and in-game benefits. Given these realities, the question of how to balance this exchange between game creators and gamers becomes paramount.
This is where the intriguing concept of “how to make both parties’ investments profitable” comes in. The underlying idea is to find a balance where game creators can recoup their development costs while offering players a rich and rewarding gaming experience. In other words, it’s about creating an economic model in which both investors – developers and gamers – benefit from a mutually advantageous interaction.
This promise of a playful occupation that leads to a financial payoff is far from being a mere illusion. In fact, it paves the way for an evolved gaming paradigm, where players are no longer simply passive consumers, but active, engaged participants. Play-to-Earn mechanisms offer a fresh perspective, where in-game actions and achievements have tangible value. Players can be rewarded for their skills, time and commitment, creating a true virtual economy.
Most of these games are free, of course, so it’s up to us to invest in more. Crypto-gaming is no different from any other type of video game, from MMORPGs to the basic mobile games we’ve all played at least once.
At the same time, story or cosmetic DLCs for triple-A games (also known as AAA) reflect the studios’ desire to give content to fans and new fans of their licenses. Crypto-gaming offers you content over and over again, without necessarily putting any more money into it than is necessary: and you’ll earn some in return.
Of course, it’s all a question of condensing what you want to achieve, where to start, where to stop and, in particular, where to begin. Crypto-gaming seems to be the perfect compromise between basic gaming and educational gaming, where you learn to mine while having fun.
