The number of Web3 games on the Solana (SOL) blockchain has seen significant growth in recent months, coinciding with the surge in the network’s native token. According to Game7’s 2023 State of Web3 Gaming Report, the number of crypto games available on the Epic Games Store has surged from 10 in January to 69 in October. This rise in popularity has made Solana the fourth most popular blockchain network for game developers, and the leading non-EVM chain.
The Diverse World of Solana Games
Solana’s gaming ecosystem currently boasts over 125 games covering a wide range of genres. From ambitious science fiction MMOs to fantasy pet battlers, there is something for everyone. The report describes Solana as the largest non-EVM ecosystem of Web3 games, highlighting its appeal to developers.
“Solana remains the largest non-EVM ecosystem of Web3 games,” the report declares.
Star Atlas, a highly anticipated sci-fi MMORPG, has chosen Solana as its platform for tokens and NFTs. Players can expect an immersive world filled with massive spaceships, modern structures, and futuristic apparel for their characters. Despite some setbacks, development is progressing, with a playable demo already released to Star Atlas NFT holders on the Epic Games Store.
Aurory, a free-to-play fantasy RPG, combines elements of Pokémon and the Matrix. Although it initially launched its NFTs and AURY token on Solana, the game’s team has plans to expand to the Ethereum layer-2 network Arbitrum. Aurory recently announced the upcoming release of its RPG expansion, “Seekers of Tokane,” on the Epic Games Store and its native browser version. The expansion promises players limitless lands to explore, expanded battle features, and character customization.
Yaku, a social metaverse game, supports both the Solana and Ethereum blockchains. Currently in early access on the Epic Games Store, Yaku focuses on user-generated content and community-driven development. Set in a dystopian sci-fi environment ruled by the mega-corporation Saikou, Yaku plans to unveil the game world gradually through incremental updates over the next five to seven years.
Chain Crisis, a cyberpunk dystopian shooter set in the fictional world of Warpgate City, is also coming soon to the Epic Games Store. The game has already released male PFP-style avatar NFTs on Solana and intends to offer in-game character cosmetics as NFTs as well.
Angelic, a sci-fi RPG, stands out with its multiplayer, co-op, and single-player game modes. The Angelic team managed to raise an impressive $10 million for the game, receiving support from companies such as Animoca Brands, Pantera, and Solana Capital. Players can anticipate the release of the single-player campaign mode, Angelic: Dark Symphony, on the Epic Games Store in the near future.
The developers behind Angelic have chosen to utilize both Solana and Ethereum for optional NFT elements, and they have made a commitment to avoid implementing “pay-to-win” or “play-to-earn” mechanics in the game. They consider such models to be “toxic and unsustainable.”
