I noticed an interesting trend in blockchain gaming. Play-to-earn games used to seem like a salvation for the crypto industry, but the crypto winter hit them hard. Token prices plummeted, activity declined. However, with the market recovery, these projects are gaining momentum again. I decided to explore which ones are truly worth paying attention to if you want to play and earn at the same time.

Decentralized virtual worlds like Decentraland remain the foundation of this segment. There, you can earn MANA in various ways: trading NFTs, participating in mini-games like Ethermans and Wonderquest, building casinos, or simply staking tokens. The current MANA price is around $0.09 with a daily increase of 2%, indicating renewed interest. The downside is that the entry price for land plots remains high, but the game itself is free to play.

If you prefer card games, Gods Unchained has attracted nearly half a million active players with assets worth $52 million. About 80,000 players play weekly here. The scheme is simple: buy and sell NFT cards, participate in matches, place bets. The most affordable cards start at $14, so the barrier to entry is much lower than in Decentraland.

Alien Worlds is interesting because it truly has a low entry threshold. It’s a blockchain miner on Ethereum and BNB, where 230,000–240,000 active players work actively every hour. The mechanics: land on planets, mine NFT tools, earn. You start with a virtual shovel and over time find better gear. The TLM token is currently trading with a 3.39% increase over 24 hours. It’s really easy to start playing and earning here, but experienced gamers might find it too simple.

Axie Infinity experienced serious shocks after a hack on $600 million (, which was carried out by North Korean hackers), but it still maintains around 400,000 active monthly players. The essence: raise NFT creatures (Axies), participate in battles, breed them, buy land in Lunacia. The AXS token is showing a 3.95% growth and trades around $1.14. Yes, it’s expensive for a newcomer, but there’s an Axie scholarship system where more experienced players lend you characters to start.

Coinfantasy is a financial game for those who want to play and earn at the same time but also learn investing. There, you go through various scenarios like Hodl Play or DeFi Twist, practicing trading strategies in a safe environment. The project is still basic, but the idea is interesting — learn through practice without real risk.

Conclusion: the play-to-earn segment is recovering, but with a healthier dynamic. Each of these games offers different entry points and earning strategies. The main thing is to choose what suits your style and budget.