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Best Metaverse Games in 2026
71 Metaverse Games ranked by DappsAtlas score and total value locked. Open any row for the full review.
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Metaverse games are persistent online worlds where people create avatars, build spaces, trade virtual items and meet other players. On a blockchain-linked platform, some of those items, such as land, wearables or in-game currency, are tokens or NFTs that a player holds in their own wallet instead of on a company account. This category covers 11 projects on our site, from city builders like Upland and Megaworld to social worlds like Nifty Island and IMVU.
Most of these dApps earn money in a few ways: selling virtual land or items, taking a cut of marketplace trades, issuing a native token such as SAND, UPX, WOD or VCORE, and offering creator tools or subscriptions. Players can sometimes earn tokens through quests or by selling what they build, but the value of those tokens and assets depends on demand, which can fade quickly. Several projects in this list are also repositioning, with SecondLive and Megaworld both moving toward AI-driven features.
When comparing, check whether the project is still active and updated, which chain it runs on and what fees that implies, how the token is used and how easily you can sell it, and whether the game is fun without any spending. The Sandbox and Upland sit at the top of our scores at 6.5, followed by Megaworld at 6.3, while Next Earth is listed as shut down. Players must be 18+ (21+ where required) for any feature involving wagers, and should confirm that the activity is legal where they live.
Metaverse Games at a glance
- Tracked
- 71
- Reviewed
- 71
- Total TVL
- $31.5K
- Avg. score
- 5.2/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
Bitmap Game$31.5K
Highest rated
- 1
The Sandbox6.5
- 2Upland6.5
- 3
Megaworld6.3
- 4
Meta Spatial6.0
- 5Nifty Island5.8
| Chains | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The SandboxReviewed | Polygon, Ethereum | $0 | — | 6.5 |
| 2 | UplandReviewed | — | — | — | 6.5 |
| 3 | MegaworldReviewed | Ethereum, Tron +1 | — | — | 6.3 |
| 4 | Meta SpatialReviewed | — | — | — | 6.0 |
| 5 | Nifty IslandReviewed | Ethereum | — | — | 5.8 |
| 6 | World of DypiansReviewed | BNB Chain, Sei | — | — | 5.8 |
| 7 | EducaverseReviewed | Ethereum | — | — | 5.8 |
| 8 | ImvuReviewed | — | — | — | 5.5 |
| 9 | CeekReviewed | — | — | — | 5.5 |
| 10 | FantaverseReviewed | — | — | — | 5.5 |
| 11 | DecentralandReviewed | Ethereum | — | — | 5.5 |
| 12 | FluxtopiaReviewed | — | — | — | 5.0 |
| 13 | MetamoonnftReviewed | BNB Chain | — | — | 4.8 |
| 14 | SecondliveReviewed | BNB Chain | — | — | 4.5 |
| 15 | Tcg WorldReviewed | Ethereum | — | — | 4.5 |
| 16 | MinionsinuReviewed | BNB Chain | — | — | 4.0 |
| 17 | Wilder WorldReviewed | Ethereum | — | — | 3.5 |
| 18 | Next EarthReviewed | — | — | — | 2.0 |
| 19 | Bitmap GameReviewed | Merlin | $31.5K | +14.8% | — |
| 20 | CelestialReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 21 | DragoncityReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 22 | Another WorldReviewed | Optimism | — | — | — |
| 23 | RealyReviewed | Solana | — | — | — |
| 24 | OnerareReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 25 | GymstreetReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 26 | Somnium SpaceReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | ZtxReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 28 | Derby StarsReviewed | Polygon | — | — | — |
| 29 | LandboardReviewed | MultiversX | — | — | — |
| 30 | OneverseReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 31 | LandianReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 32 | Mars4Reviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 33 | Jeff WorldReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 34 | Habbo xReviewed | Ethereum | — | — | — |
| 35 | BloktopiaReviewed | Polygon | — | — | — |
| 36 | Victoria vrReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 37 | VirtualandReviewed | Ethereum, Polygon | — | — | — |
| 38 | AdiciaReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 39 | CubetopiaReviewed | ICP | — | — | — |
| 40 | BitmatesReviewed | Ethereum | — | — | — |
| 41 | Duckie LandReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 42 | Dvision NetworkReviewed | Ethereum, BNB Chain | — | — | — |
| 43 | EthekingReviewed | BNB Chain | — | — | — |
| 44 | EthverseReviewed | Ethereum | — | — | — |
| 45 | ImmersysReviewed | Wax | — | — | — |
| 46 | KarmaverseReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 47 | ManialandsReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 48 | MetatowerReviewed | Polygon | — | — | — |
| 49 | OrbcityReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 50 | Realm NftReviewed | — | — | — | — |
Ranked by DappsAtlas score, then total value locked. Click a column to re-sort this page. TVL data via DefiLlama.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a metaverse game dApp?
A metaverse game is a persistent virtual world where players build, socialize, trade and sometimes play missions. In the blockchain version, items such as land, avatars or wearables can be tokens or NFTs the player controls from a wallet. Examples here include The Sandbox, Upland and Nifty Island.
Can you make money playing metaverse games?
Some titles offer tokens or NFT sales to players and creators, but there is no guaranteed income. Prices of tokens and virtual land can fall sharply, and some projects lose their audience or close. Next Earth, for example, is described in a project update as shut down with no active team or funding. Treat any spending as money you could lose.
Do I need to buy crypto or NFTs to start?
Not always. Many are free to enter, and The Sandbox and Wilder World are aimed at players who want to explore without a big upfront cost. Buying land, NFTs or tokens is usually optional but is where most of the financial risk sits. Check each game's current terms before you connect a wallet.
Which blockchains do these games use?
The Sandbox runs on Polygon and Ethereum, Megaworld on Ethereum, Tron and BNB Chain, and World of Dypians on BNB Chain and Sei. SecondLive is on BNB Chain and Derby Stars on Polygon. Upland, IMVU and Somnium Space have no chain listed in our data, so check their own documentation.
How do I judge whether a metaverse game is safe to join?
Look at whether the game is still being updated, whether the team is active, how the token is used in the game, and whether you can leave and sell assets. Be wary of projects with no recent news or a shrinking player base. Never share your seed phrase, and only use a wallet with funds you can afford to lose.
Are there age or legal limits?
Games that involve wagering or paid chance-based features may count as gambling in some places, and you must be 18+ (21+ where required) to take part in those. Rules on tokens, NFTs and online gambling differ by country and region, so check what is legal where you live before you play or spend.
What is the largest metaverse game by TVL?
Bitmap Game is the largest metaverse game by total value locked, with $31.5K. TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which metaverse game has the highest DappsAtlas score?
The Sandbox has the highest score at 6.5/10, ahead of Upland (6.5) and Megaworld (6.3). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many metaverse games does DappsAtlas track?
DappsAtlas tracks 71 metaverse games. Of these, 71 have a full review and 1 report value locked, $31.5K in total.
What chains do most metaverse games run on?
What is the average score for metaverse games?
The 18 rated metaverse games average 5.2 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 6 score below 5.