We have just announced the nominees for the Game of the Year category, recognizing games that demonstrate innovation, immersive gameplay, and technical excellence within the web3 ecosystem. The category highlights full-release and standout titles that demonstrate excellence in design, player engagement, technical execution, and impact within the web3 gaming 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 Game of the Year Nominees
The Game of the Year 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. Pudgy Party
Developer: Mythical Games / Pudgy Penguins
Genre: Casual Multiplayer / Party Game
Platforms: Web, Mobile
Pudgy Party brings the world of Pudgy Penguins to life through a fun, interactive multiplayer party experience. Designed to be family-friendly and easily accessible, the game allows players to compete in mini-games featuring the popular penguin characters. With seamless wallet integration and NFT interoperability, Pudgy Party demonstrates how web3 technology can enhance casual gaming and community engagement without compromising accessibility.
3. FIFA Rivals
Developer: Mythical Games
Genre: Arcade-Style / Sports
Platforms: iOS, Android
FIFA Rivals offers fast-paced, mobile arcade-style sports action. Players can build their dream team from their favorite FIFA superstars, compete in live events and league tournaments, and activate Super Mode to unleash game-changing boosts and abilities. The game features exclusive digital player cards that can be owned and traded, providing a unique blend of sports gameplay and blockchain technology.
4. Parallel
Developer: Parallel Studios
Genre: Sci-Fi Trading Card Game
Platforms: PC
Parallel Studios is developing a trading card game called Parallel, which operates on the play-and-earn principle and utilizes NFTs. The game is being built within a decentralized ecosystem established by the Echelon Prime Foundation (Echelon).
The game's storyline is set in a dystopian future where Earth has become uninhabitable due to a cataclysmic tragedy known as "The Event," caused by a new form of fission using anti-matter as fuel. The radiation from this event forced humanity to flee to space, splitting into three expeditions to Mars, Europa, and the outskirts of the asteroid belt.
5. EVE Frontier
Developer: CCP Games / Hadean
Genre: Sci-Fi Strategy / MMO
Platforms: PC
EVE Frontier is a new chapter in the iconic EVE Online universe, bringing large-scale space exploration and industrial strategy to the web3 ecosystem. Developed in collaboration with Hadean, the game enables players to construct bases, manage fleets, and engage in massive cooperative or competitive operations across the stars. Built with blockchain-backed ownership mechanics, EVE Frontier allows players to truly control their in-game assets within a persistent and evolving universe.
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 Game of the Year 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.
