Pudgy Party was one of the breakout stars of this year’s GAM3 Awards 2025, earning Best Mobile Game and Best Casual Game, and firmly establishing itself as a leading force in the evolving web3 gaming landscape. Its double victory highlights the game’s broad appeal, strong design identity, and standout execution during a year of unprecedented growth and engagement across the industry.
A Landmark Moment for Pudgy Party
Competing among more than 900 nominated titles and 62 finalists, Pudgy Party distinguished itself with its accessible gameplay, polished mobile experience, and seamless integration of web3 features. Its wins recognized not only its ability to attract and entertain a wide audience but also its success in setting a new standard for casual and mobile-focused blockchain gaming.
The game’s reception reflects a growing shift toward lightweight, highly social experiences in the sector - games designed to be easy to pick up yet deeply engaging for long-term players.
A Milestone Year for Web3 Gaming
The awards were announced on November 21 in Manila during our global GAM3 Awards ceremony, which showcased some of the most influential developments shaping web3 gaming today. This year’s event broke engagement records, including:
900+ nominated games
700+ nominated creators
62 finalists
80+ jurors
376K+ voters casting more than 2 million votes
600K+ total livestream views, peaking at 75K concurrent viewers
80M+ global impressions
These numbers reflect the rising enthusiasm for titles like Pudgy Party, which enjoyed strong visibility and community conversation leading up to the awards.
A Rigorous Selection Process
Pudgy Party’s dual victory came through our GAM3 Awards’ comprehensive judging system. More than 80 jurors - including representatives from Krafton, Konami, Sony, Ubisoft, Google, Amazon, Animoca Brands, Immutable, and Avalanche - contributed 90% of the vote, with the remaining 10% coming from the global community.
This combination of expert insight and community support underscores the game’s wide-reaching impact and credibility across multiple segments of the industry.
Standing Out Among This Year’s Winners
While Off The Grid took home Game of the Year, Pudgy Party solidified its place among the most celebrated titles of the evening. Its success alongside other winners such as Project O, The Bornless, Sunflower Land, and Atia’s Legacy highlights both the diversity of this year’s lineup and the increasing competitiveness of the mobile and casual categories.
Backed by a Growing Industry Ecosystem
Our GAM3 Awards 2025 featured a record-setting prize pool exceeding $7 million, supported by major partners including Forkast, Magic Eden, Hyperplay, Sequence, BGA, Amazon AWS, and AD Gaming. Major backing from platforms like OpenSea, Sui, Arbitrum, and Remix strengthened the industry environment in which games like Pudgy Party continue to thrive.
This momentum signals strong market confidence in developers building scalable, accessible, community-driven web3 experiences.
Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Pudgy Party
Following its dual triumph, Pudgy Party enters its next chapter with heightened visibility, strengthened community support, and expanded industry recognition. Its wins position it as a flagship example of what mobile and casual web3 gaming can achieve on a global stage.
With our next GAM3 Awards scheduled for November 2026, Pudgy Party’s ongoing development and player growth will be closely watched as the web3 gaming sector continues to evolve.
The game’s success marks a broader trend toward fun-first, frictionless, community-powered experiences - cementing Pudgy Party as one of the defining titles of 2025 and a standard-setter for what comes next.
