Sunflower Land captured the hearts of the community at our GAM3 Awards 2025, earning the prestigious People’s Choice Award. Recognized among a record-breaking pool of nominees, the game’s victory highlights its widespread appeal and the growing influence of player-driven recognition in the web3 gaming space.
Community-Driven Triumph
With over 376,000 voters casting more than 2 million votes, Sunflower Land’s win underscores the power of community engagement. The title stood out for its accessible gameplay, vibrant world, and strong connection with its player base, proving that games fostering active, enthusiastic communities can achieve both visibility and recognition.
A Milestone Year for Web3 Gaming
Our GAM3 Awards 2025, held on November 21 in Manila and broadcast globally, celebrated a year of record engagement and industry growth:
900+ nominated games
700+ nominated creators
62 finalists
80+ jurors
600K+ livestream views, with 75K peak concurrent viewers
80M+ global impressions
Amid these impressive metrics, Sunflower Land emerged as a fan favorite, demonstrating the importance of player influence in shaping the conversation around web3 gaming.
Celebrating Player Choice
Unlike categories determined primarily by industry juries, the People’s Choice Award reflects direct community sentiment. While jurors evaluated nominees across more than 80 expert perspectives - including representatives from Krafton, Konami, Sony, Ubisoft, Google, Amazon, Animoca Brands, Immutable, and Avalanche - the People’s Choice category empowered fans to have the final say. Sunflower Land’s victory signals the game’s widespread resonance with players and its ability to engage audiences on a global scale.
Positioned Among the Year’s Standout Titles
Sunflower Land joins a competitive lineup of winners including Off The Grid (Game of the Year), Atia’s Legacy (Most Anticipated Game), Project O, The Bornless, and Pudgy Party. Its People’s Choice win highlights the game’s unique position as a community-driven success story, complementing the awards given by industry panels.
Industry Support and Growth
Our 2025 GAM3 Awards featured a record prize pool exceeding $7 million, supported by partners such as Forkast, Magic Eden, Hyperplay, Sequence, BGA, Amazon AWS, AD Gaming, OpenSea, Sui, Arbitrum, and Remix. This robust ecosystem strengthens the development and visibility of fan-favorite games like Sunflower Land, ensuring they continue to thrive both commercially and within the community.
Looking Ahead
Sunflower Land’s People’s Choice win signals ongoing momentum for the title as it continues to expand its world and player engagement. With our GAM3 Awards set to return in November 2026, the game’s impact will remain a benchmark for community-driven success in web3 gaming.
By placing players at the center of recognition, Sunflower Land exemplifies the growing influence of community engagement in shaping the future of blockchain-based games.
