We have just announced the nominees for the Best Browser category, recognizing games that demonstrate innovation, immersive gameplay, and technical excellence within the web3 ecosystem. Our annual awards, now in their fourth year, celebrate the creativity and contributions of developers, studios, and creators driving the growth of decentralized gaming.
GAM3 Awards 2025 Best Browser Nominees
GAM3 Awards 2025 Best Browser Nominees
The Best Browser category features five notable nominees:
1. Pixels
Developer: Pixels Online
Genre: Farming Simulation / Social MMO
Platform: Browser
Pixels is a social farming game where players cultivate land, harvest crops, and craft goods, all while engaging with a vibrant in-game economy powered by blockchain technology. The game combines nostalgic pixel-art visuals with play-to-earn mechanics and land ownership features. Since migrating to the Ronin Network, Pixels has grown into one of the most popular browser-based web3 games, emphasizing community-driven development and open-world exploration.
2. Gigaverse
Genre: On-Chain / RPG
Platform: Browser
Gigaverse provides a browser-based sandbox world where players can create, share, and monetize their own digital experiences. The platform enables user-generated content and asset ownership through NFTs, allowing creators to build custom environments, mini-games, and interactive stories directly in the browser. Its accessibility and low entry barriers make it a standout for both developers and players exploring web3 gaming.
3. LOL Land
Developer: Yield Guild Games / YGG Play
Genre: Casual Adventure / Strategy
Platform: Browser
LOL Land is a browser-based casual board game described as a “Monopoly-Go style” title built for broad accessibility and community play. The project is developed under the YGG Play umbrella and is intended to be playable directly in the browser with web3 integrations such as token rewards and on-chain mechanics. The title has been positioned as YGG’s internally developed casual game and has run play-to-airdrop and season events.
4. Cambria
Developer: Cambria
Genre: On-Chain / Multiplayer
Platform: Browser
Cambria describes itself as an experimental browser-based MMO inspired by old-school titles, combining skilling, PvP, PvE, territorial competition and a risk-to-earn model. The game supports large-scale on-chain stakes and seasonal events that emphasize competitive, economy-driven play. Cambria has seen notable activity in its seasonal events and large player engagement metrics reported in industry coverage.
5. Variance
Developer: Realm Studios
Genre: Competitive Strategy / Multiplayer Arena
Platform: Browser
Variance is presented as a free-to-play anime-style roguelite RPG with fast-paced 2D combat and seasonal content. The project has run open playtests and integrates web3 features via Somnia and similar networks to enable on-chain verification, ownership of digital items and playtest leaderboards tied to rewards. Variance’s roadmap has included cross-platform availability and early access incentives for community participants.
Event Details and Industry Impact
Our 2025 GAM3 Awards ceremony will be hosted live in the Philippines as part of the YGG Play Summit 2025 on November 21st. The event will feature both an in-person audience and a global livestream, enabling millions of fans worldwide to witness the celebration of web3 gaming achievements.
This year's awards introduces new categories, strategic partnerships with Sui, OpenSea, Arbitrum, and Abu Dhabi Gaming, and a prize pool exceeding $7 million. A distinguished jury including representatives from Konami, Sony, Ubisoft, and Krafton will evaluate nominees across all categories.
Since its launch in 2022, our GAM3 Awards has been regarded as “The Oscars of Web3 gaming,” highlighting technical innovation, community engagement, and creative excellence. The Best Browser category showcases games that are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in decentralized gaming, offering players new experiences and demonstrating the potential of web3 technologies.
