The GAM3 Awards 2024: Discover the best games and creators of the year

The GAM3 Awards 2024, held on November 22 in Manila, Philippines, stood out as one of the most important Web3 gaming events of the year. With a total prize pool of 5 million dollars, the ceremony recognized the best games, creators, and studios in the industry. This year, new categories were included such as Best Ecosystem and Best Browser Game, in addition to awarding games like Off The Grid, Pirate Nation, Parallel, Nyan Heroes, and Pixels, nominated for Game of the Year.

The event combined public voting and an expert jury, made up of representatives from major companies and platforms such as Polygon, Solana, Ubisoft, and more. Additionally, it offered exclusive announcements and trailers of future Web3 games, consolidating its role as a reference in innovation within the ecosystem.

Categories, nominees, and winners

Best Action Game

Nominees: The Machines Arena, Nyan Heroes, Off The Grid, Mighty Action Heroes, My Pet Hooligan

Winner: Off The Grid

A game distinguished for its intense action and innovative mechanics within the Web3 world.

Best Mobile Game

Nominees: Treeverse, Mighty Action Heroes, Fableborne, NFL Rivals, MYTHICAL GAMES, Sipher Odyssey

Winner: Fableborne

Fableborne won for its immersive experience adapted to mobile devices, with high-quality gameplay.

Best Adventure Game

Nominees: Fableborne, The Beacon, RavenQuest, Big Time, Star Atlas

Winner: RavenQuest

RavenQuest stood out for its deep gameplay and rich adventure environment.

Best Casual Game

Nominees: The Mystery Society, Nifty Island, Pixels, Pirate Nation, Moonfrost

Winner: Pixels

A simple yet addictive game that delighted players with its accessibility and easy mechanics.

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Best Browser Game

Nominees: Pixels, The Beacon, Pirate Nation, Spellborne, The Mystery Society

Winner: Pirate Nation

Pirate Nation stood out for its interactive world and its Web3 economy system optimized for browsers.

Best RPG

Nominees: Illuvium Overworld, Today, Big Time, Fableborne, The Beacon

Winner: Big Time

Big Time took the award for its expansive world and immersive narrative, key features in RPGs.

Best Shooter Game

Nominees: XOCIETY, Shrapnel, Off The Grid, Nyan Heroes, The Bornless

Winner: Off The Grid

This Battle Royale redefines the genre with extraction mechanics and unique gameplay.

Best Art Direction

Nominees: Parallel, Off The Grid, Moonfrost, Star Atlas, Wildcard

Winner: Moonfrost

Moonfrost was awarded for its outstanding art direction, creating a visually stunning world.

Best Strategy Game

Nominees: Shardbound, Wildcard, Parallel, Blocklords, Apeiron

Winner: Parallel

Parallel shone for its strategic gameplay and tactical decisions it offers to players.

Best Card Game

Nominees: Pirate Nation, Cross The Ages, Parallel, Gods Unchained, Wildcard

Winner: Parallel

Parallel dominated the card games category with its deep gameplay system and blockchain mechanics.

Best Multiplayer Game

Nominees: Parallel, Sparkball, Off The Grid, Wildcard, Nyan Heroes

Winner: Off The Grid

With a multiplayer experience

fluid and competitive, Off The Grid was the favorite in this category.

Best Content Creator

Winner: YellowPanther

Recognized for their impact and creativity within the Web3 gaming community.

People's Choice

Winner: Pixels

Chosen by the community as the standout game for its accessible and fun gameplay.

Best Ecosystem

Nominees: XAI, AVALANCHE, RONIN, IMMUTABLE, ARBITRUM

Winner: Ronin

Ronin was awarded for being a solid ecosystem supporting various Web3 projects.

Games Choice Award

Winner: Wildcard

An award given by the community, Wildcard received this recognition for its popularity and ability to attract players.

Best Esports Game

Nominees: Sparkball, Nyan Heroes, Parallel, MATR1X FIRE, Wildcard

Winner: Parallel

Highlighted in the competitive scene for its strategic depth and innovative design.

Best Sports Game

Nominees: Oh Baby! Kart, Sorare, Sparkball, NFL Rivals, Trial Xtreme Freedom

Winner: Sparkball

A football MOBA where players score goals and destroy towers in intense and strategic matches.

Best Fighting Game

Nominees: Wreck League, TitanBorn, Champions Ascension, Metal Fighter, Al Arena

Winner: Champions Ascension

A multiplayer NFT-based strategy and combat game that has captured the attention of blockchain gaming enthusiasts.

Best On-Chain Game

Nominees: Cambira, The Heist, Pirate Nation, Gangster Arena, Wolf Game

Winner: Pirate Nation

An RPG that combines mechanics of collection, exploration, and construction in a world of pirates.

Most Anticipated Game

Nominees: Overworld, EVE Frontier, MapleStory Universe, Avalon The Game, Parallel Colony

Winner: MapleStory Universe

MapleStory Universe was the most anticipated game due to its rich history and expansion potential.

Game of the Year

Nominees: Pixels, Parallel, Nyan Heroes, Pirate Nation

Winner: Off The Grid

Off The Grid took home the top award for its innovative gameplay and impact on the Web3 community.

The GAM3 Awards 2024 have highlighted the best of Web3 gaming, rewarding innovation and talent in this emerging industry. Congratulations to all the winners!