I see more and more people discovering the world of NFT games, and I think it's worth understanding better what's going on there. Basically, these NFT games run on blockchain and allow you to truly own the digital assets you acquire within the game – it’s not just an item that disappears when you stop playing.

The history of this is interesting. It started back in 2012 when Yoni Assia introduced the concept of Colored Coins on Bitcoin, but the real boom was in 2017 with CryptoKitties. That virtual cat game was incredible – people paying high prices for unique digital cats, to the point of congesting the Ethereum network. Then came Axie Infinity, developed by Vietnamese creators, which really took off. The game allowed players to earn money by playing, which was revolutionary at the time.

NFT games have some very specific characteristics. Each NFT is unique, indivisible, and has a unique identifier that proves ownership. This creates real scarcity – unlike a common item in an MMO, your asset has value because it’s verifiable on the blockchain and has a transparent transaction history.

Of course, there are advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage is that you truly own your assets – you can sell, trade, or even transfer them to other games in some cases. The uniqueness of each NFT creates genuine value, and many of these games use a play-to-earn model, generating income for players. But there are risks: if the game shuts down, your NFTs become practically useless. Many people are entering just for the greed, creating poor-quality games. And NFT values fluctuate a lot – depending on rarity, the game’s popularity, community interest. The foreign exchange market also influences prices.

Regarding popular NFT games now, Axie Infinity remains a reference – it’s the icon of play-to-earn, with constant updates and even a mobile version. Pixels is another growing game, an agricultural game on Ronin with over 900,000 players. You can rent out your NFTs to others and earn passive income, or sell materials and complete tasks.

Shrapnel is a first-person shooter that aims to be AAA on blockchain – you join for free via the Epic Games Store and earn NFTs by completing tasks. Mavia is like Clash of Clans but with NFTs, a strategic tower defense game that has surpassed 1 million downloads. Big Time is a free multiplayer action RPG with six different character classes – you earn by creating and trading NFTs with other players.

Illuvium is interesting because it’s considered the first IBG (Interoperable Blockchain Game) – a beautiful open world where you capture creatures similar to Pokémon. Built on Immutable X with very low gas fees. Life Beyond is a third-person MMORPG FPS set on an alien planet, with various gameplay styles.

Wreck League is a fighting game developed with support from Animoca and Yuga Labs – it has a web3 version with mandatory NFTs and a free web2 version, with the same gameplay in both. The Beacon is a fantasy roguelike from Treasure DAO with high-quality pixel graphics, hosting tournaments with rewards in NFTs and tokens. And there’s Crazy Defense Heroes, which combines RPG card gameplay with tower defense – available on Android and iOS.

The potential of NFT games is huge. You can own real digital assets, enjoy creative gameplay, and have blockchain technology behind it all. Yes, there are still challenges and risks, but the trend seems to be growth. If you’re curious about entering the world of NFT games, there are options for every type of player – from casual to hardcore gamer.