We have just announced the nominees for the Best Casual 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 Casual Nominees
GAM3 Awards 2025 Best Casual Nominees
The Best Casual category features five notable nominees:
1. Pudgy Party
Developer: Mythical Games
Genre: Party / Mini-Game Collection
Platforms: Web, Mobile
Pudgy Party expands the well-known Pudgy Penguins brand into an interactive gaming world centered on fun and social participation. Players compete in a collection of mini-games and challenges that reward skill, teamwork, and creativity. Its colorful style, simple controls, and connection to the broader Pudgy Penguins ecosystem make it a leading example of casual web3 entertainment.
2. Pixels
Developer: Pixels Online
Genre: Farming / Simulation / Social
Platforms: Web
Pixels is a farming and life-simulation game where players can plant crops, craft materials, and build communities within a blockchain-powered economy. Its pixel-art visuals and relaxed gameplay have helped it attract a large, loyal player base. The ability to own and trade in-game assets gives it a unique edge among web-based simulation titles.
3. LOL Land
Developer: Yield Guild Games / YGG Play
Genre: Puzzle / Adventure
Platforms: Web, Mobile
LOL Land offers a colorful puzzle-adventure experience with humor and creativity at its core. Players solve logic-based challenges, explore imaginative environments, and collect tokenized rewards. The game’s seasonal events and community features make it an inviting and dynamic choice for casual gamers.
4. Maplestory
Developer: Nexpace / Nexon
Genre: MMORPG / Social Sandbox
Platforms: PC, Mobile
Maplestory Universe brings the beloved Maplestory franchise into the web3 era, combining its nostalgic 2D charm with blockchain-driven gameplay. Players can complete quests, build social spaces, and trade digital assets as NFTs. Supported by Nexon’s global reach, the title bridges traditional gaming with the evolving world of player-owned virtual economies.
5. Fishing Frenzy
Developer: Uncharted
Genre: Casual / Simulation
Platforms: Web, Mobile
Fishing Frenzy delivers a relaxing and rewarding experience built around the simple joy of fishing. Players can catch, collect, and trade rare digital fish, participate in tournaments, and upgrade their equipment over time. Its calm pacing, community tournaments, and blockchain-enabled item ownership make it one of the standout titles in the casual gaming space.
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 Casual 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.
