Do you know that get-paid-by-playing online game that everyone keeps talking about? Well, after Pix took off here, tons of apps promising extra income through games started popping up. The truth is, you really can make some money, but it’s not that thing where you get rich fast, you know?

I tested several of them, and I’ll tell you the vibe of each. For example, Make Money is pretty simple—you download it, do a check-in every day, try out some weird apps, and complete small tasks. The balance builds up in dollars, and then you withdraw it via PayPal into Pix. No mandatory deposits, which is nice.

Then there’s AppKarma, which is similar, but it lets you play a few little challenges inside the games and you still earn a bonus if you refer a friend. CashPirate is also pretty well known—it has a simple interface, and payments come frequently. Toloka is different—not a classic game, but you do gamified tasks like classifying images, answering silly questions, and validating information. Each task has a set value, and the better your accuracy rate, the more tasks get unlocked.

Some of them also use drawings, like Big Time—you play, accumulate virtual tickets, and take part in a weekly drawing. The prizes are bigger, but it’s basically a lottery; it’s not guaranteed. Gamee works the same way.

Cash App is one of the few that allows direct withdrawal via Pix, which makes things a lot easier for people who don’t want to keep converting through PayPal. Big Time, FeaturePoints, Cash Alarm, Easy Bucks—everyone works, but generally they need to go through PayPal before you can get to Pix.

Now I’ll be honest: this doesn’t replace a salary. You earn some extra money by doing simple tasks, answering surveys, playing mini games, and referring friends. But it requires consistency. Some people complain it takes a while to accumulate enough value, and that’s true.

If you want more consistent earnings, this crowd usually goes further and learns how to invest strategically. With a reliable platform, you can access stocks, ETFs, and coins—like Bitcoin at 76.05K (down 1.94%), Ethereum at 2.07K (down 2.74%), and Dogecoin at 0.10 (down 1.88%). There are advanced charts, plus a demo account with 50,000 virtual funds so you can practice without risk.

But that’s a whole other story. Financial education and discipline make all the difference. Before putting in real money, practice on the demo account, understand how it works, and develop your strategy.

This online “game to make money” thing is good as a supplement, but don’t put too much faith in getting rich. Use it wisely, with patience and realistic expectations. And if it doesn’t work out, at least you learned something new.