Overview
Axie Infinity started the web3 gaming revolution back in 2018, and since then we have seen more than 1600 games pop up in the last 4 years. In the very early days of the industry, the majority of the games that came out had rudimentary gameplay and 2D graphics. However, now that the industry is maturing, more and more developers are using cutting edge technology like Unreal Engine 5 to create top-tier games of every kind. Ranging from MMORPGs, MOBAs, sports games, betting games, and shooters It’s only natural that many web3 game developers are creating first-person shooters, an insanely popular niche in the gaming world. Gamers love the fast paced action and the thrill of unrestricted violence that shooter games offer. In this piece, we’ll be covering some of the best Web3 FPS - so buckle up and let’s dive right in:
Web3's Best First-Person Shooters
Kazora
What is Kazora?
Kazora is a game that combines the excitement of 3D gaming with the benefits of earning rewards, all built on the Kadena blockchain and powered by the Unreal Engine. It aims to merge the worlds of gaming and decentralized finance by offering a first-person shooter game that utilizes blockchain technology through non-fungible tokens (NFTs) called Origins. The community is at the forefront of development, with players having a say in the direction of the game through DAO voting, making them the true owners of the platform.
Will Kazora be a free to play title?
No, Kazora will not be a free to play title. You'll need an NFT character to start playing the game.
Can you earn money playing Kazora?
Yes, Kazora will give token rewards to the players for winning matches.
Cyborne
What is Cyborne?
Cyborne is a fast-paced first-person shooter game set in a complex urban environment. It will be part of the OmniaVerse gaming network, with a goal of increasing adoption among Web3 projects. To ensure security, it will utilize ApexChain as its blockchain. The game's design and mechanics are influenced by popular games like Fortnite, and it has already gained popularity, with over 100,000 downloads of the Android version. Cyborne stands out from other play-to-earn games by offering a highly skilled and dynamic experience, similar to other shooter metaverses like MetaWarz and Undead Blocks.
Is Cyborne free to play?
Yes, you can download and start playing right now.
Can you earn money playing Cyborne?
Yes, you can token rewards like $USDT while playing Cyborne.
MetaOps
What is MetaOps?
MetaOps is an exciting FPS game built on the Solana blockchain. Get ready to join your friends in the battlefield, level up characters and weapons, and go on a rampage to get rewarded with in-game tokens. The graphics and the gameplay of MetaOps are so advanced that they are similar to those in Call of Duty titles. MetaOps has adopted a Kill-to-Earn model which is becoming increasingly popular. Players are rewarded with in-game tokens when they annihilate their enemies. These tokens can then be exchanged for the game's tokens or mystery boxes containing NFTs. Every item in the game, like weapons, skins, and characters, is an NFT which can be bought, sold, or traded in the in-game marketplace.
Is MetaOps free-to-play?
The game is free to play. Players can buy special NFT characters and items though.
Can you earn money playing MetaOps?
Yes you'll be able to earn token rewards and NFT equipment while playing the game.
EV.IO
What is Ev.io?
Let's begin with this underrated game. EV.IO is a fast-paced first-person shooter that you can play straight from your browser. The game has one of the easiest and most seamless onboarding that we have ever come across in Web3 gaming. No need to sign up, create a wallet, or buy an NFT character; just hop on their website and click on "play" to dive right into the action.
Ev.IO has an impressive ensemble of in-game modes. Enjoy your run-of-the-mill deathmatches or other exciting options such as "Shotgun," Sniper," ‘Capture the Flag," "Battle Royale," or "Survival." While the game is free-to-play, if you wish to earn tokens while shooting down your enemies, you’ll have to buy an NFT skin.
The game features elements like teleportation, triple jumps, Impulse, and quirky grenades that distinguish it from other shooting titles in Web3. Its futuristic environment and dynamic gameplay share many parallels with established Web2 titles like Halo and Split Gate.
Is Ev.io a free to play title?
Yes, you can pay Ev.io for free, straight from your browser. However, is you want to earn money while playing this game you'll need to buy an NFT.
Can you earn money while playing Ev.io?
Yes you can earn 'e' points for winning matches in Ev.io. These 'e' points can be exchanged for Solana tokens through the game's marketplace.
Earth from Another Sun
What is Earth from Another Sun?
Next on our list is this vastly different title from Multiverse, Inc. Earth from Another Sun is a NFT-FPS shooter based in deep space. The game allows players to explore the vastness of space through its highly detailed open world (universe simulation). If you’re not too keen on exploring unknown planets, you can also engage in petty planetary feuds with other players. This usually involves you blasting away the opponents with spaceships and massive guns. You're basically a space pirate in EFAS, with no particular mission in sight—you're free to choose your own adventure. Whether you venture out on a galactic invasion or run interplanetary trade, defend your tribe from aliens, or be a genocidal maniac yourself, we’re not here to judge anybody. The game is still in its alpha version, but if you want to play right now, consider becoming a backer.
Is Earth from Another Sun a free to play title?
Yes, you'll be able to play the Earth from Another Sun for free upon release. However, there will be a ton of in-game items that you could purchase in the game.
Can you earn money playing Earth from Another Sun?
While there's no explicit commitment made by the developers yet we believe that Earth from Another Sun will allow you to earn crypto tokens while playing the game. However, the decision is still in the hands of the developers.
Rage Effect
What is Rage Effect?
This one is for the classic FPS gamers out there. Futuristic weapons and over-the-top abilities are good and keep a game interesting, but sometimes you just want to play an old-school shooter. Games in which the only way to overcome an enemy is to be more skilled Well, Rage Effect might just be the perfect shooter game that can satisfy that urge. We won't be exaggerating when we say that Rage Effect offers a pretty similar experience to legendary web2 titles like Counter-Strike and Call of Duty. However, what makes it different from those OG games are Web3 elements like a player-owned economy. For example, apart from putting holes in your enemies, you can also craft NFT weapons and vehicles to sell in the in-game marketplace. From deathmatches to free-for-all to CTF, Rage Effect has all the modes you're looking for in a classic shooter.
Is Rage Effect a free to play game?
Yes, you can test the beta version of the game for free right now.
Can you earn money while playing Rage Effect?
Rage Effect gives you a couple of ways to make money. First off you can just start winning games and tournaments to earn some in-game tokens. Another way is to create content like weapons and other equipment and sell it to other users.
Shrapnel
What is Shrapnel?
Let’s throw in an exciting newcomer to the list, shall we? Shrapnel is an AAA-extraction FPS developed by gaming veterans that have previously worked on games like BioShock, Call of Duty, Madden, etc. It’ll be a competitive multiplayer FPS where, aside from raining carnage on your opponents, you can also create, own, and trade in game items. However, what brings Sharpnel to this list is not just its gameplay or graphics (which look phenomenal, FYI), but the amazing lore that its developers are crafting. Take a look at this:
An extract from lore:
In 2040, scientists discovered that material refined from Shrapnel allows behaviors that occur in quantum mechanics to manifest in the realm of classical physics. Chance can be manipulated, objects can become physically linked despite being separate, and even the relationship between cause and effect can be flipped.
How amazing is that? Imagine the gameplay possibilities. To say we're excited for this one would be an understatement.
Will Shrapnel be a free to play title?
There will be two modes in the game. One of them - let's call it the teaser mode you'll be able to play for free. While the main mode where you get to earn tokens and other stuff will require an Operator NFT to access.
Can you earn money while playing Shrapnel?
Yes, you'll be able to earn money while playing Shrapnel but you'll need an Operator NFT.
Undead Blocks
What is Undead Blocks?
We’re approaching god-tier folks, this next game is arguably the best web3 title out there. Undead Blocks is a dark first-person shooter set in a world overrun by a zombie apocalypse. It’s a hyper-violent, gore filled shooter where the only way to survive is by blowing off the heads of undead zombies.
In the game, you can choose to be a lone wolf (Solo mode) and embark on a zombie killing spree, or you can call up your gang to take on the undead like a team, Walking Dead style. Other interesting modes from the game are Speed Run, in which you try to eliminate as many zombies as you can in record time, and Massacre, which we think is pretty self explanatory. You enter the game with a base weapon set of a gun and a tactical knife. Take out zombies to earn XP points that you can use to buy fancy weapons.
Is Undead Blocks a free to play title?
Yes, you can play Undead Blocks right now for free.
Can you earn money while playing Undead Blocks?
Undead Blocks is soon going to unlock the earning mechanism of its game. So yeah, you'll be able to earn token and NFT rewards while playing Undead Blocks.
In Conclusion
There you have it, our comprehensive list of the best Web3 first-person shooters. As you can see, there is a lot of diversity in the genre, with games that cater to different tastes and preferences. Whether you're looking for a fast-paced arcade shooter, a horror-survival title, or a classical shooter,Web3 got you covered. To be honest, many of the games listed here still need a tiny bit of work (aside from Undead Blocks, which is literally perfect). But that’s to be expected, as most of these games just came out. In the future, we’d like an abundance of maps, more weapons, and more smoothness. That's not too much to ask, is it? What's your favorite? Tell us in the comments.
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