Web3 Games Must Deliver on Gameplay

Web3 gaming has been struggling to prove itself as more than just a fad. For years, it promised that blockchain would revolutionize how we interact with games, but many projects failed to deliver on this promise.

The problem was that too many Web3 games focused on the economics of playing rather than the fun factor. A token would launch, followed by an NFT collection and a reward loop, but then someone would inevitably ask: is this game actually enjoyable?

However, it seems like this question is finally being taken seriously in 2026. The sector is still active, with thousands of gaming dApps listed and new projects launching on multiple chains. But capital is now more selective, and players are less impressed by the existence of a token.

The healthier version of Web3 gaming flips the order: the game has to work first, and then blockchain can provide optional features like ownership, portable assets, and transparent rewards. This approach may sound less revolutionary, but it's also much more realistic.