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The best GameFi dApps on Ethereum in 2026
We track 31 GameFi dApps that run on Ethereum and have reviewed 17 of them in full. Our top pick is Illuvium. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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Illuvium
GameFi · Ethereum
Illuvium is a franchise of interconnected blockchain games from Illuvium Labs, built around collecting NFT creatures called Illuvials. Its appeal is ambition and a free-to-play angle; its main caveat is that several titles are still rolling out and the ILV token is volatile.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $0 - 2
Illuvium Zero
GameFi · Ethereum, Immutablezkevm
Illuvium Zero is a free-to-start city-building and resource game in the Illuvium universe, where land owners mine resources and NFT rewards. Its appeal is the simple loop; the main caveat is that earning is tied to owning land.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL — - 3
Cambria Duel Arena
GameFi · Ethereum, Ronin
Cambria Duel Arena is the 1v1 wagering mode of Cambria, a browser-based fantasy MMORPG where players stake ETH or RON on duels to the death. It suits competitive players who accept real financial downside.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL — - 4
Aavegotchi
GameFi · Polygon, Ethereum, Base
Aavegotchi is an NFT collectibles game with a DeFi-staking origin, now moving to Base. It has a clear concept and active updates, but on-chain activity listed on DefiLlama is small.
ScoreScore 6.4 out of 10TVL $5.01K−3.8% - 5
Hanafuda
GameFi · Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum
Hanafuda is the first mainnet phase of Hana Network: a card-game-styled app where users deposit crypto, collect cards and earn points. It draws on Japan's traditional card game, but the rewards are what drive it, and key terms are not published.
ScoreScore 6.0 out of 10TVL — - 6
MON Protocol
GameFi · Ethereum
MON Protocol is the Ethereum ecosystem token and publishing layer behind the Pixelmon monster franchise, spanning mobile games, anime and NFT collectibles. The idea is clear, but audits, fees and token mechanics are not published.
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10TVL $0 - 7
Portal
GameFi · Ethereum
Portal is a Web3 gaming platform that links games across blockchains through a payment layer, a shared login and the PORTAL token. Its pitch is clear, but adoption, audits and fee details are not published in the sources reviewed.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL — - 8
Judas
GameFi · Ethereum
Judas is an Unreal Engine 5 horror game with a GameFi layer: players win Nightmare Key NFTs and a $JUDAS token is planned on Ethereum. It is an alpha-stage project, so treat the reward promises as unproven.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL — - 9
Evolution Land
GameFi · Ethereum, Tron, HECO +1
Evolution Land combines a blockchain game with player governance, where KTON, land, and apostles provide voting power. Its governance page currently shows no proposals, and key details such as fees and audits are not published.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL — - 10
Castile
GameFi · Aptos, Ethereum
Castile is a fantasy-themed blockchain game with test seasons, a CAST reward token, staking and a points store. Reward rules are set by the studio and key details are not published, so treat it as an early-stage game.
ScoreScore 5.3 out of 10TVL — - 11
Kryxivia Game
GameFi · BNB Chain, Ethereum
Kryxivia is a fantasy MMORPG built around dungeon runs, collectible items, and token rewards. Its documentation describes the game loop, but its age makes current availability and operation uncertain.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL — - 12
Evolutionland
GameFi · Ethereum, Tron, HECO +1
Evolution Land is a blockchain-based virtual world with NFT land, resource mining, and game activities across several chains. Its documentation outlines the concept, but its age makes current availability and operating details uncertain.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL — - 13
Warp
GameFi · Polygon, BNB Chain, Fantom +2
Warp is a multiplayer GameFi project built around NFT starships that earn daily WARP credits and can battle, race and go on expeditions. Public information is mostly promotional and dated, so treat it as a high-risk, speculative game.
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10TVL $0 - 14
Evolutionland
GameFi · Ethereum, Tron, HECO +1
Evolution Land is a blockchain game built around virtual land, resource gathering and NFT-based play across several networks. Its documentation lists multiple game activities, but current availability and important economic and security details are unclear.
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10TVL — - 15
Wolf Game
GameFi · Ethereum, Blast
Wolf Game is an NFT-based strategy game built around farming, resource collection, and competition between sheep and wolves. Its risk-to-earn premise makes the in-game rules and potential asset losses important to understand before playing.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL — - 16
The Wasted Lands
GameFi · Ethereum
The Wasted Lands is described as an NFT-based puzzle, RPG, and strategy game for mobile and PC. Its current availability and how its NFTs and WAL token fit into gameplay are unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL — - 17
Drakons
GameFi · Skale, Ethereum
Drakons is a dragon strategy game where players collect, breed and battle elemental dragon NFTs, with an in-game token called DRK. Public information is thin and the current activity level is not clear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL — - 18
Forgotten Playland
GameFi · Ethereum
Forgotten Playland is a crypto-linked game with an attic-themed Social Hub and an FP token. Its gameplay, access requirements, and safety details remain unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL — - 19
Battle Racers
GameFi · Ethereum
Battle Racers is described as a blockchain racing game, but its current availability and core details are unclear. Treat it as an unverified project until its official status can be confirmed.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL — - 20
Rooit
GameFi · Ethereum
Rooit is described as an Ethereum-based social game with virtual identities, ROO NFTs and an rStar shop currency. Its current availability and key operating details are unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL — - 21
Smooth Love Potion
GameFi · Ethereum
Smooth Love Potion (SLP) is an ERC-20 in-game token associated with Axie Infinity and breeding digital pets. Its basic role is known, but key details about the token’s current operation and safeguards are unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL — - 22
Crypto Dragons
GameFi · Ethereum
Crypto Dragons is described as an Ethereum-based NFT game involving collectible dragons, breeding, and battles. Its current status and the details behind its reported earning features are unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL — - 23
Crypto Dragons
GameFi · Ethereum
Crypto Dragons is described as an Ethereum-based dragon game with breeding, arena battles, and play-to-earn elements. Current availability and key safety details are unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL — - 24
Space Nation Online
GameFi · Ethereum
Space Nation Online is a downloadable Web3 space-opera MMORPG with NFTs and OIK-linked ecosystem features. Its game and token details are limited, so check the terms and costs before spending.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL — - 25
Binaryx Protocol
GameFi · BNB Chain, Ethereum
BinaryX Protocol, traded as BNX, is described by third-party write-ups as a GameFi, derivatives and token-sale platform, but the sources disagree on what it does. No official website was confirmed, so the core product and its risks cannot be checked directly.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL —
GameFi dApps on Ethereum: the numbers
- Tracked
- 31
- Reviewed
- 31
- Total TVL
- $5.01K
- Avg. score
- 5.6/10
DappsAtlas tracks 31 GameFi dApps on Ethereum. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 1 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $5.01K, counting value on every chain they support.
Only Aavegotchi reports value locked, at $5.01K. On DappsAtlas scores, Illuvium ranks first at 6.8/10, ahead of Illuvium Zero (6.5) and Cambria Duel Arena (6.5). The 14 rated GameFi dApps average 5.6/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Polygon (5), Tron (4) and Base (3). All 11 with a confirmed status are active.
Largest by TVL
- 1
Aavegotchi$5.01K
Highest rated
- 1
Illuvium6.8
- 2
Illuvium Zero6.5
- 3
Cambria Duel Arena6.5
- 4
- 5
Hanafuda6.0
Method
How we ranked them
Reviewed dApps come first. Each DappsAtlas review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the largest GameFi dApp on Ethereum by TVL?
Aavegotchi is the largest GameFi dApp on Ethereum by total value locked, with $5.01K across all the chains it supports. TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which GameFi dApp on Ethereum has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Illuvium has the highest score at 6.8/10, ahead of Illuvium Zero (6.5) and Cambria Duel Arena (6.5). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many GameFi dApps on Ethereum has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 31 GameFi dApps on Ethereum. Of these, 31 have a full review and 1 report value locked, $5.01K in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What is the average score for GameFi dApps on Ethereum?
The 14 rated GameFi dApps on Ethereum average 5.6 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 2 score below 5.