Top 7 Non Fungible Token (NFT) Games of 2021

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“Play to earn with Crypto games.”

Non-fungible tokens are the new trend taking over the worldwide market in the gaming industry. As they continue to emerge new games keep developing and releasing as a way for the citizens to invest and earn by playing.

But it is not as simple as it sounds. Many other technicalities play a role in this popular blockchain trend that is now also being used in other industries such as the art industry, sports industry, etc.

These games enable players to earn cryptocurrency by winning battles/tournaments as a profit. Here are some of the top NFT games of 2021 that will enable gamers to earn and if it sounds like a hobby you could take up then keep reading further to discover what it has in it for you.

1. Axie Infinity

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This is the most popular, top-on-the-list game emerging faster than the rest and growing on the audience. The blockchain game is based on Ethereum featuring creatures as adorable as hamsters known as Axies by Sky Mavis Pvt Ltd.

The game was launched in 2018 and currently is the most expensive NFTs collection with more than $42 million in sales in June 2021. It is an e-sport game available on Android, iOS, PC, and MAC platforms.

The various categories of Axies in the game include Beast, Plant, Bug, Reptile, Aquatic, and Bird. They are virtual creatures that can be common, rare, ultra-rare, or legendary that can be bred,  raised, and also traded on the marketplace with other players.

One of its investors who previously invested in Bitcoin, Ether, and Dogecoin is the American Billionaire, Mark Cuban.

2. Gods Unchained

 

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This is a free-to-play online strategy game designed into an NFT card trading game that allows players to accumulate cards by purchasing them from other players or winning PVP matches in which the quality of cards and gaming skills determine the winner.

The game was launched in July 2018 by a team of a handful of people - engineers and art directors working in central Sydney but extremely driven. The game is led by Chris Clay who was the former game director of ‘Magic: The Gathering Arena’.

Players earn the native ‘Gods’ token that acts as a payment method throughout the game which then can be transferred into fiat money. The team behind ‘Gods Unchained’ is Immutable X, a limitless exchange protocol that helps NFT projects scale with no blockchain experience. 

3. The Sandbox 3D

It is one of the most active gaming metaverse NFT platforms where players can build and trade virtual assets as well as manipulate and monetize voxel assets. The game can be thought of as a blockchain iteration of games like Minecraft and Roblox. 

It is a multiplayer game featuring 5 locations - Desert, Speedway, Military Base, Football Field, and Modern City, launched in May 2012 by developer Animoca and Pixowl which is available on Google Play Store.

4. Alien Worlds

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Alien Worlds is an NFT Defi metaverse stimulating economic competition and collaboration between players to bid and explore other planets. Players can acquire NFTs to mine Trillium (TLM), engage in battles, and complete quests. 

Furthermore, they can engage in governance and participate in Planet DAOs, buy and own Land to earn a commission.

5. Battle Racers

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Battle Racers is a game closely inspired by Super Mario Kart as well as F-Zero built on Ethereum blockchain where players can choose to use either $ETH or $MANA to play the game. 

The game was initially launched in March 1995 and now is only available to be played on Decentraland which is a blockchain-based virtual world for digital assets. 

6. Guild of Guardians

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It is a fantasy-themed game where players focus on building communities or guilds in game terms. Guardians team up to compete against challenges and in return, they earn gems which is the native currency of the game.

The game will be led by the same agency as God's Unchained i.e. Immutable teaming up with NRG Esports. Check out its cinematic teaser here - Guild of Guardians. 

7. Neon District

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Neon District is an upcoming NFT RPG game that allows players to collect crafts, gears, and characters they can also trade with within the game by using a $CRED token to obtain digital assets to build a team and compete against other players in missions or real-time combats. The game is available on Microsoft Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms

Conclusion

NFT games are said not to be that difficult to play. As Axie Infinity, some are enjoyable and highly beneficial that allow players to be able to earn a decent income. 

Written By - Umme-Aiman