Pixels emerged as one of the standout winners of our GAM3 Awards 2025, taking home the title of Best Browser Game. Its recognition highlights the growing prominence of browser-based gaming within the web3 ecosystem, combining accessibility with innovative design to deliver a compelling player experience.
Rising to the Top
Competing against more than 900 nominated games and 62 finalists, Pixels captured attention for its engaging gameplay, intuitive mechanics, and unique approach to integrating blockchain elements without compromising fun. Its win reflects a broader industry shift toward games that balance creativity, player agency, and long-term community engagement, demonstrating that browser-based titles can achieve both reach and depth.
A Landmark Moment for Web3 Gaming
Our awards ceremony, held on November 21 in Manila and broadcast globally, marked a high point for web3 gaming. Key metrics from the event included:
900+ nominated games
700+ nominated creators
62 finalists
80+ industry jurors
376K+ livestream views, with 75K peak concurrent viewers
2M+ votes cast by 376K+ global voters
80M+ impressions worldwide
Pixels’ recognition stood out amid this record-breaking engagement, consistently generating buzz across community channels in the lead-up to the event.
Rigorous Selection and Industry Recognition
Pixels’ award was determined through a stringent evaluation process. Over 80 jury members (representing companies such as Krafton, Konami, Sony, Ubisoft, Google, Amazon, Animoca Brands, Immutable, and Avalanche) contributed to 90% of the final decision, with the remaining 10% influenced by community voting. This wide range of perspectives underscores the game’s broad appeal and industry validation.
Among the Year’s Standout Winners
While titles like Off The Grid claimed Game of the Year and other genre-specific awards, Pixels distinguished itself in the browser game category. Its victory places it alongside other notable winners such as Project O, The Bornless, Pudgy Party, and Sunflower Land, reflecting the diversity and competitiveness of the 2025 lineup.
Backed by Expanding Industry Investment
Our 2025 GAM3 Awards featured a record prize pool of over $7 million, supported by partners including Forkast, Magic Eden, Hyperplay, Sequence, BGA, Amazon AWS, and AD Gaming, with major backing from OpenSea, Sui, Arbitrum, and Remix. This level of investment strengthens the development ecosystem for games like Pixels, offering resources, visibility, and long-term industry stability.
Looking Ahead: A Bright Future for Pixels
With its Best Browser Game win, Pixels now enters 2026 with heightened visibility and anticipation. Its success demonstrates the potential of browser-based games to combine accessibility, engaging gameplay, and meaningful blockchain integration. As our GAM3 Awards return next November, Pixels will remain a key reference point for developers and players tracking the evolution of web3 gaming experiences.
