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The best Play-to-Earn Games on Ethereum in 2026
We track 7 Play-to-Earn Games that run on Ethereum and have reviewed 4 of them in full. Our top pick is Ethermon. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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Ethermon
Play-to-Earn Games · Ethereum
Ethermon is a monster-collecting blockchain game where players catch, train, battle and trade NFT creatures, with an EMON token for in-game economics. It suits curious gamers, but the small token market and unpublished audits call for caution.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL — - 2
Silks
Play-to-Earn Games · Ethereum
Silks, also called Game of Silks, is a web3 fantasy horse racing game where NFT horses are linked to real thoroughbreds. It is an unusual concept with real funding behind it, but a 2025 securities allegation is a serious caveat.
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10TVL — - 3
Cyball
Play-to-Earn Games · Ethereum, BNB Chain
CyBall is a football-themed, NFT-based play-to-earn game in which players collect CyBloc player cards, build a team and battle other teams. It was acquired by Coin98 Labs in December 2022, and the public facts do not show its current activity level.
ScoreScore 4.3 out of 10TVL — - 4
Gala Games
Play-to-Earn Games · Ethereum
Gala Games is a play-to-earn gaming ecosystem in which players can earn GALA tokens and blockchain-based game assets. Its track record includes a reported 2024 exploit and public disputes, so the main takeaway is to research before committing money.
ScoreScore 4.0 out of 10TVL — - 5
Castaways
Play-to-Earn Games · Ethereum
Castaways is described as an Ethereum island-survival game associated with a 1,000-character genesis NFT collection. Its basic concept is identifiable, but current game access and play-to-earn mechanics are unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL — - 6
Kage
Play-to-Earn Games · Ethereum
Kage Network is described as a DePIN play-to-earn mobile game with KAGE tokens. Details about its current availability and how its earning system works are unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL — - 7
Lord of Dragons
Play-to-Earn Games · Ethereum
Lord of Dragons is described as a mobile-focused 3D MMORPG with NFTs and play-to-earn features. Its current availability, token mechanics, and official channels are unclear, so check those details before spending or connecting a wallet.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL —
Play-to-Earn Games on Ethereum: the numbers
- Tracked
- 7
- Reviewed
- 7
- Total TVL
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- Avg. score
- 4.6/10
There are 7 play-to-earn games on Ethereum in the DappsAtlas index. Every one of them has a full review. None of them reports value locked to DefiLlama, so the ranking relies on DappsAtlas scores.
The best-rated is Ethermon with 5.5/10, followed by Silks (4.5) and Cyball (4.3). The 4 rated play-to-earn games average 4.6/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Highest rated
- 1Ethermon5.5
- 2
Silks4.5
- 3Cyball4.3
- 4
Gala Games4.0
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
Which play-to-earn game on Ethereum has the highest DappsAtlas score?
How many play-to-earn games on Ethereum has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 7 play-to-earn games on Ethereum. Of these, 7 have a full review.
What is the average score for play-to-earn games on Ethereum?
The 4 rated play-to-earn games on Ethereum average 4.6 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 3 score below 5.