We have just announced the nominees for the Best Shooter 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 Shooter Nominees
The Best Shooter category features five notable nominees:
1. Off The Grid (OTG)
Developer: Gunzilla Games
Genre: Shooter / Battle Royale
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
Off the Grid (OTG) brings a new twist to cyberpunk shooters, blending the last-player-standing intensity of battle royales with the strategy and loot mechanics of extraction shooters. Developed by Gunzilla Games, OTG introduces players to the gritty landscape of Teardrop Island, a dystopian battleground where corporations clash, and players make choices that influence the world around them.
2. The Bornless
Developer: Cathedral Studios
Genre: Horror / Shooter
Platforms: PC (Steam)
The Bornless is a multiplayer action horror FPS that blends survival, strategy, and extraction gameplay in a dark, Lovecraft-inspired world. Set in the eerie 1960s on Farmouth Island, an isolated land off the coast of Massachusetts, the game immerses players in a setting where the barrier between reality and the abyss is dangerously thin. Here, players engage in tense matches that combine fast-paced shooting with supernatural mechanics rooted in rituals and demonic transformations. Developed as a competitive yet atmospheric experience, The Bornless focuses on player-versus-player encounters alongside environmental threats from lurking cultists and monsters.
3. XOCIETY
Developer: INDUS INTERACTIVE
Genre: Shooter / Action RPG Hybrid
Platforms: PC
In the world of XOCIETY, players are thrust into a post-apocalyptic Earth, swarming with formidable creatures that threaten the remnants of humanity. This Third-Person Shooter game offers an immersive experience with hyper-responsive controls, allowing players to engage in intense combat and secure territories for the rebirth of civilization.
XOCIETY stands out with its hyper-responsive controls and intense combat scenarios, promising an immersive and adrenaline-fueled journey for every player. The rich, immersive storyline is crafted to foster a deep sense of belonging and engagement, addressing the common issue in many metaverses where players drift away due to a lack of connection to the world.
4. Riftstorm
Developer: Confiction Labs
Genre: Co-op / Action / Shooter
Platforms: PC
Riftstorm is an action RPG roguelite title where players take on waves of enemies in procedurally generated dungeons with boss fights at the end of every level. The game promotes cooperative gameplay, putting players in teams of three where each player is extremely valuable to their team and their overall playstyle. Riftstorm engages players for a long time along a varied axis of intrinsic, and extrinsic motivations, randomly generated challenges, power-ups, and maps, helping players to grow their assets with advancements in the game.
5. MATR1X FIRE
Developer: MATR1X
Genre: Shooter / Multiplayer
Platforms: Mobile (iOS, Android)
MATR1X FIRE is an innovative and thrilling game that combines the excitement of first-person shooters with the strategic depth of case-based equipment systems. Set in a dynamic world, players can engage in various game modes, each offering unique challenges and rewards.
MATR1X FIRE caters to a wide array of preferences with its variety of game modes. The game is designed to challenge players across different styles of play, from the adrenaline-fueled PvP battles that pit player against player, to cooperative modes where teamwork and strategy are key. These modes are crafted to ensure that the game remains a source of endless entertainment and competitive engagement for all types of gamers.
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 Shooter 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.
