The web3 gaming space, once hailed as the future of interactive entertainment, is facing a wave of shutdowns.
In an X post, web3 game content creator and Ronin Network ambassador Tr3vor (@tr3vorx) highlighted several web3 games that announced their closure this year. He listed 15 games—including titles like Nyan Heroes, Mystery Society, and Blade of God—as well as developers themselves, that are either paused, already shut down, or set to close in 2025. In addition, two other games not on the list have also announced their shutdowns earlier this year.
Web3 Game Closures in 2025
Anterris
Anterris is an open-world third-person creature-collecting RPG that allows players to collect Pokémon-like 3D creatures. It is created by blockchain game developer Battlebound, known for creating Evaverse.
Anterris was made available for playtesting on the Monad testnet. The playtest ran from February 19 to February 23, during which players could also collect testnet non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
There were online sources that claim that Anterris was made available for playtesting on Steam, though an official release date has not yet been announced.
Gameplay:
Anterris is an open-world creature-collection game where players explore diverse regions to discover and capture wild creatures called Antera. Each area features unique Antera, encouraging exploration by land, air, and sea.
Players form battle squads using captured Antera, each with distinct spells and ultimate abilities. Dungeons offer powerful artifacts that enhance or modify abilities and can be tackled solo or with friends, rewarding teamwork with rare items and experience.
Closure Reason:
The web3 game has been put on indefinite hold following the shutdown of its developer, Battlebound. The developer announced its closure after four years of building .
The studio cited a lack of funding and “remarkably challenging market dynamics” as the reason for the shutdown, despite efforts to extend its runway and secure a new funding round.
They stated that while the project had gained momentum with thousands participating in the latest playtest, its future is now uncertain.
The team described the game’s status as “paused,” leaving open a possibility for revival if new funding is secured.
“Despite the recent traction, we’ve been building for four years with a lean, scrappy team, extending our runway as far as possible while trying to secure our next funding round… Ultimately, we’re in the same position as many studios before us, closing our doors due to remarkably challenging market dynamics.”
BattleBound, Developer, Anterris
Blade of God
Developed by Void Labs, Blade of God X (BOGX) is a blockchain-powered action role-playing game that introduces a “play-to-train” mechanic, allowing players to influence the training of AI models through in-game actions.
BOGX blends advanced AI agents with blockchain technology, allowing real-time AI development through gameplay. Set in a mythological world of fallen gods and chaos, the game aims to push beyond traditional gaming by merging storytelling, AI, and digital interaction into a unique and immersive experience.
The game is backed by major crypto investors; Blade of God X also raised $6 million in funding to merge blockchain mechanics with advanced AI last year.
Gameplay:
Set in a Norse mythology-inspired world, players become an “Inheritor,” a reborn warrior starting their journey in the fiery land of Muspelheim.
As they explore realms connected by the World Tree—Voidom, Primglory, and Trurem—they face choices between sacrifice and redemption, with the power to influence the world’s fate using ancient artifacts or guidance from gods like Odin and Loki.
Web3 Exit Reason:
A former executive of Blade of God X (BOGX) accused the project of abandoning its web3 development after securing funding from the crypto space. Amber Bella, the game’s former chief marketing officer, claimed the web3 roadmap was dropped, her team’s salaries were withheld, and promised NFT-related player benefits were ignored.
Bella also alleged that the game’s founder, Tnise Liu Yang, blocked her from communication when she requested refunds for NFT buyers and in-game purchases. She further accused the web2 team of unfairly claiming cash rewards meant for players by using insider accounts.
Despite early support from web3 investors, the game reportedly shifted toward a purely web2 focus.
As of writing, Blade of God X has not publicly responded to the allegations.
Blast Royale
Blast Royale is a mobile battle royale game available on iOS and Android. Its white paper highlighted that it combines fun, competitive gameplay with blockchain features, letting players fully own in-game items like characters and gear.
Players can join matches, complete battle passes, enter tournaments, and earn rewards based on their skills. There are also fun mini-games, events, and leaderboards. Players can trade items they earn, compete in leagues, or even try becoming a pro player.
The game uses the $NOOB token, which powers the Blast Royale ecosystem, called the “Blastverse.” $NOOB is used for trading, unlocking features, and giving players a voice in how the game evolves.
Gameplay:
Players compete in a survival match where the goal is to be the last one alive. They can choose where to drop on the map.
During the match, players search for rare crates with powerful guns, plus ammo, health packs, armor, and other items scattered around. They can also pick up items dropped by other players. However, most items collected do not carry over after the match, except for special Coins, which can be used in the bigger game world.
Players earn rewards based on how well they do in a match—the better they place, the bigger the rewards. Progressing through the Blast Pass, Fame system, and Leaderboards gives players currencies and cosmetic items they can use or trade.
Players also earn trophies based on their match placement and kills. Collecting more trophies helps players climb the Trophies Leaderboard and win special prizes.
Closure Reason:
In its Discord server, the developers of Blast Royale announced that they will officially cease development of the game, with servers set to close on June 30, 2025. In a separate message, the team said the decision came after exhausting all other options.
As a parting gesture, the game will be made fully open source starting June 1, allowing the community to access, use, modify, and redistribute the game’s code without restrictions. The original development team will provide support to any community members interested in continuing the project.
All in-app purchases have been disabled, and the team has pledged to unlock and distribute all remaining scheduled $NOOB, which will remain tradable on Aerodrome.
The Blast Royale Discord server will stay open as a community space, and the team encourages players to enjoy the remaining time, explore new characters, and join the final events and livestreams.
Champions Ascension
Champions Ascension is a play-and-earn fantasy combat game set in the gladiator-style world of Massina.
The game runs on the Polygon network and does not require players to own NFTs or connect a wallet to play or enjoy the full experience, making it a free-to-play game.
Players can buy and sell unique NFT characters and in-game items through the Grand Bazaar, the game’s official marketplace, or supported third-party platforms. Each NFT character is one-of-a-kind, and its progression and traits are tied to the player’s choices—making these assets tradeable along with their in-game history.
Last year, it won the Best Fighting Game award at the Gam3 Awards 2024. The game is available via the Champions Ascension website or Epic Games Store.
Gameplay:
Starting as Grunts, Champions can ascend through ranks to become powerful NFTs called Eternals, unlocking new abilities and earning crypto rewards along the way.
Combat is strategic, influenced by each Champion’s Family, Class, Essence type, and unique body Parts. Players can fight in multiplayer PvP modes like 1v1, 3v3, and Free-For-All, or explore PvE battles like boss fights. Hardcore modes offer premium rewards but come with the risk of permanent Champion death if they are not Eternal.
Players earn Essence to level up, craft items, and ascend Champions. Prime Eternal NFTs offer special perks like daily rewards and rare abilities.
Closure Reason:
In its Discord server, Luke Jech, the marketing manager community and social at Rough House Games, announced the temporary shut down of Champions Ascension servers, including features like Imperial Expeditions and Dudo, as the development team shifts focus to a new initiative called REACH Labs. This move aims to allocate full resources to REACH, a web3 publishing platform co-developed by Rough House Games and Overworld.
Despite the pause, KEYS rewards will still be distributed to eligible players, ensuring continued recognition of their in-game efforts. Developers laso assure the community that Champions Ascension is not canceled but being re-evaluated, with future updates to follow after REACH’s official launch.
“REACH is our next big step—an ambitious project with the potential to redefine distribution for gaming and beyond. While Champions Ascension development and servers are on pause, the technology we’re building will play a key role in shaping its future.”
Luke Jech, Marketing Manager Community & Social, Rough House Games
Derby Stars and Derby Race
Derby Stars is a blockchain-based horse racing metaverse game built on Polygon, where players can own, breed, train, and trade unique horse NFTs composed of over 10 customizable body parts. On the other hand, Derby Race is a real-time pick-to-earn horse racing game playable on Telegram.
Gameplay:
Derby Stars integrates play-to-earn mechanics, users participate in races, develop their horses’ skills, and earn crypto rewards not only through winning but also via training and breeding. The game features a dual-token economy with both governance and utility tokens.
Derby Race offers quick, engaging two-minute gameplay sessions where players can predict and pick winning horses to earn web3 rewards.
Closure Reason:
In a blog post, HypeDream CEO Ham Seon-Woo, announced that web3 games Derby Stars and Derby Race, have officially shut down due to prolonged financial difficulties. He noted that the team faced major setbacks beginning with the 2022 Terra crash, which wiped out their NFT revenue and a large portion of seed funding.
According to him, although they relaunched on Polygon and later attempted a migration to Immutable, the projects failed to attract sufficient investment or user growth, ultimately leading to the decision to terminate all services.
Goombles
Goombles is a 3D tower defense game that aims to bridge the gap between web2 and web3 through gaming and physical products. Built on top of the Cardano blockchain, Goombles features collectible, candy-themed characters that serve as access passes to exclusive perks, events, future drops, and content.
While not a play-to-earn game, Goombles uses blockchain technology to enhance the experience, offering surprises and rewards tied to owning different types of Goombles NFTs.
Gameplay:
Goombles is a tower defense game where players defend their base in the candy-themed world of Sweetopia from waves of tricky enemies called Sours by strategically placing towers and controlling powerful Mechs.
Players start with a Mech NFT avatar and use it alongside upgradeable towers to slow, attack, and outsmart enemies, progressing through single-player adventures, player-versus-player battles, and team competitions.
Closure Reason:
In an X post, Goombles shared a screenshot of an announcement revealing that after over two years of development, the team has decided to halt active progress on the game. Although the game launched in 2024 and saw 339 players install it, the level of engagement wasn not sufficient to support further expansion.
The creators noted that while active development has ceased, the servers will stay online for players to continue enjoying the game.
Jungle
Jungle is a web3 gaming publisher specializing in hybrid games that are mobile-first, community-focused, and powered by blockchain technology.
Its first game, For The Win (FTW), a mobile shooter game, reportedly saw over 100,000 downloads in initial LATAM testing and was set to expand globally.
Closure Reason:
In a screenshot of an announcement, Grail.ETH (@graildoteth) revealed on an X post that Jungle will stop all future web3 development and instead concentrate on developing their game exclusively as a mobile free-to-play title.
The statement noted that following a year of strong community engagement through game nights, tournaments, and NFT sales, the team chose to prioritize the project’s sustainability by shifting all development offchain and discontinuing active web3 integration.
Kryptomon
Kryptomon is a web3 mobile MMORPG where players collect, breed, train, and battle unique NFT creatures called Kryptomons, each represented by a distinct genetic code stored on the blockchain.
In 2023, Filipino-led social gaming platform Playdex launched a rental marketplace for Kryptomon: Genesis, allowing players to rent Kryptomon NFTs for as little as ₱1 per day.
Gameplay:
Kryptomon: Genesis is a blockchain-powered web3 RPG set in the metaverse of Kogaea, where players act as “Trainers” who explore, complete quests, and engage in battles using NFT-based digital creatures called Kryptomons. Core blockchain features include true ownership of NFTs, play-and-earn mechanics that reward players with $KMON tokens, and secure digital asset management through web3 integration.
To start playing, users need three Kryptomon NFTs, which can now be rented via Playdex for as low as ₱1 per day. These rented assets can also be used in upcoming tournaments on Playdex’s GameHub, offering players the chance to compete for leaderboard prizes and earn additional rewards.
Closure reason:
In the X thread of Tr3vor, he shared a screenshot of messages from the Kryptomon (KMON) Discord community indicating that the game’s development has been put on hold due to a lack of funding.
As per the messages, the team has run out of resources and is currently seeking new funding or a potential buyer to revive the project.
“Games are offline. Still looking for funds or someone to possibly buy the project to continue developing… If the team is able to find more funds or sell to someone we may be able to get the game turned back on… No earning right now. Development is sort of on pause while the team restructures and tries to find more funding.”
Soul Alwayson, Community Moderator, Kryptomon
Loot Legends
Loot Legends is a free-to-play mobile dungeon crawler game developed by HYCHAIN, available on both the App Store and Google Play. It features over 10 chapters, 200 dungeon levels, and 1,500+ items including weapons and armor.
The game uses different types of in-game currency like Diamonds, Gold, and Honor Medals, with $TOPIA, at the center of its economy. Players can earn $TOPIA through gameplay and use it for discounts on premium items. It also includes a marketplace called The Outpost, where players can trade in-game items as digital collectibles.
Gameplay:
In Loot Legends, players dive into a roguelite dungeon crawler where every run is a unique adventure.
They explore over 200 handcrafted dungeon levels across more than 10 chapters, battling monsters, dodging traps, and defeating powerful bosses. Along the way, players collect valuable loot like weapons, armor, and special items, which can be upgraded or crafted to enhance their power.
The game features both solo and multiplayer modes, including guilds, raids, and PvP challenges. With a mix of action, strategy, and loot-hunting, Loot Legends offers a fast-paced and rewarding gameplay experience.
Closure Reason:
On February 28, 2025, HYCHAIN announced that it is shutting down its game publishing division to concentrate exclusively on the development of HYTOPIA, the company’s flagship gaming platform.
The decision marks the end of HYCHAIN’s publishing efforts, which included titles like Loot Legends and Dragon Legends. According to the company, the move is aimed at streamlining operations and directing resources toward HYTOPIA, where it sees the greatest long-term potential.
Loot Legends, a web2 game that HYCHAIN acquired and brought to web3, will remain live but will no longer receive active updates. The game was highlighted to have previously attracted over 25,000 active players and developed a dedicated community.
Metalcore
MetalCore is a mech-based combat game that emphasizes intense, strategic multiplayer battles, developed by Studio 369. The game combines first-person and third-person shooting with deep crafting and vehicle fabrication.
The game is currently in Early Access on Epic Games. MetalCore is built using Unreal Engine 5 and supports both co-op and competitive multiplayer. Season 1, launched on September 12, 2024, introduced a new MetalPunks theme, leaderboards, and tournament support.
Gameplay:
MetalCore is a free-to-play, post-apocalyptic, blockchain-based MMO that combines first-person shooter gameplay with large-scale PvE and PvP battles, allowing players to fight for one of three factions using customizable war machines like mechs, tanks, and jets, earn NFT-based in-game assets, and eventually engage with a dual-token economy featuring governance (MTP) and utility (FAB) tokens.
Initially built on Immutable X’s zkEVM on Polygon to enable blockchain integration, including NFT ownership and item trading, MetalCore is said to be transitioning its blockchain infrastructure to Solana for enhanced scalability and performance.
Closure Reason:
According to Tr3vor, there is no official announcement from Metalcore’s developers but “it looks like the game has been abandoned. No statements to put off the speculation fire.”
In Metalcore’s last X post, it thanked players for joining the ita Battlegrounds event and announced that its servers and Discord channels will be temporarily offline to implement important game changes. While they assured the community of their return soon, there has been no other post on the account since March.
Mystery Society
The Mystery Society is a web3 social deduction game developed by Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, a studio led by Chris Heatherly, a former executive at Disney and Universal, emphasizing deception, teamwork, and strategic discussions.
Although development is currently suspended, the game was in pre-launch playable on desktop via Immutable Passport login or downloadable via Google Play Store.
Gameplay:
Players assume roles as family members in a haunted castle, with some secretly acting as impostors. While the group works to complete challenges, impostors sabotage their efforts.
The core gameplay revolves around deduction and deception, where players hold meetings to discuss and vote out suspected impostors, blending strategy, social interaction, and teamwork in a suspenseful and entertaining experience.
Closure Reason:
On a February 25, 2025, X post, The Mystery Society has announced it is suspending development, citing difficulties in securing funding amid the current challenges facing the web3 gaming industry. Plans for the $MYSTRY token are now on indefinite hold. Players who purchased in-game gems will receive refunds.
While the game will remain live temporarily, the team is exploring a potential relaunch on Steam without web3 elements and is open to partnering with publishers from either web2 or web3.
Nyan Heroes
Nyan Heroes is a free-to-play, Solana-based hero shooter developed by 9 Lives Interactive, inspired by games like Overwatch, players control cats piloting mech suits called guardians, each with unique abilities and customizable loadouts.
The associated NYAN token, launched in May 2024, can be earned through play-to-airdrop campaigns and will be used for unlocking rewards, paying fees, renting assets, and governance.
Gameplay:
Nyan Heroes was a shooter game where players controlled cats piloting powerful robots. Each cat had its own style and skills, and the robots came in different classes with special abilities.
Players could upgrade and customize their robots with add-ons. The game also featured fast, agile movement and offered different game modes for variety and fun battles.
Closure Reason:
Nyan Heroes announced that it is shutting down due to lack of funding, despite having attracted over 1 million players during four pre-alpha playtests on Epic and Steam platforms.
The game’s developer, 9 Lives Interactive, cited difficulties securing capital despite talks around publishing deals, grants, and acquisitions.
Although there is still hope the studio or IP might be acquired, the future of the game remains uncertain.
“Despite these accomplishments and discussions around publishing, new investments, grants and acquisition – we weren’t able to secure the required capital to see the game to completion. This is not the outcome we were hoping for. The industry is in a tough spot right now and Nyan Heroes will unfortunately be closing its doors.”
Nyan Heroes
RoboKiden
RoboKiden is a fast-paced, team-based action game. Blending third-person shooting, co-op gameplay, and MOBA-like strategy, it features a variety of characters, quirky weapons, and bots. Available on PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X with crossplay, it delivers intense, strategic robot battles.
Gameplay:
RoboKiden blends teamwork, strategy, and diverse weaponry, where each player controls their own unique character in dynamic matches typically lasting around 10 minutes.
Players pick unique characters, use crazy guns and helpful bots, and fight to control key points on the map.
Reason:
While the developers did not explicitly state the game’s shutdown, there has not been another post on its X account after it shared the post mortem report on the hack on its smart contract last February.
On December 25, 2024, a vulnerability in RoboKiden’s team vesting smart contract on Avalanche was exploited, allowing an attacker to steal 38.7 million $KIDEN tokens. The flaw stemmed from a missing ownership check in the contract’s initialization function. The attacker swapped the stolen tokens for $WAVAX and sent the funds to their wallet.
According to RoboKiden, as $KIDEN’s price plummeted, three buyers acquired the stolen tokens cheaply and transferred them to MEXC, complicating recovery. In response, RoboKiden pulled liquidity from DEXs, warned the community, and began working with exchanges and law enforcement to investigate.
The team noted that the attack caused major damage to the token’s stability and team resources.
Rumble Kong League
Rumble Kong League is a web3-based three-versus-three arcade basketball game that blends fast-paced, over-the-top basketball action with blockchain technology and NFTs.
Set in Athlos City, players can explore quests, challenges, and minigames while rising through leagues to unlock rewards.
The game was made available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. It is also one of the games built on Ronin.
Gameplay:
Players can own or rent unique Kong NFTs and compete in short, action-packed matches using special skills, stylish dunks, and strategic moves.
Its core gameplay is AI-driven but still influenced by player input, ensuring dynamic, skill-based competition. It also features a play-and-earn system, allowing players to earn in-game rewards that can potentially be converted into real-world currency.
Closure Reason:
While there are no official statements from the developers, Ronin ambassador StarPlatinum (@StarPlatinumSOL) expressed disappointment over the downfall of Rumble Kong League, highlighting that despite years of hype, including NFT launches and celebrity endorsements like Steph Curry, the project failed to deliver.
According to them, the team behind the game later told the community that they were “starting from zero,” stopped paying moderators two months ago, and now appears to have abandoned the project, possibly selling it to a company in Brazil.
Tatsumeeko
Tatsumeeko is a web3 idle strategy RPG metaverse integrated with Discord; it is also available on iOS, Android, and the web.
In September 2024, Tatsu Works, the studio behind the game, announced its migration from IMX and Solana to the Ronin Network.
Gameplay:
Tatsumeeko offers a gameplay experience centered around loot, party progression, community building, and idle combat.
Set in the continent of Steyria, players take on the role of “otherworlders” arriving during a time of uneasy peace, where modern technology and ancient myths collide. The game features a hybrid party system where players customize their main avatar and assemble teams of companions, each with unique progression and gear.
Combat is automated and turn-based, optimized for both mobile and Discord’s graphical limitations, requiring strategic planning against varied enemy squads. Beyond battle, Tatsumeeko includes life-skill activities such as fishing, farming, and pet care, appealing to non-combat players as well. Players also get private “Pocket Dimensions” for personal housing and pet interactions.
Closure Reason:
In its blog post, Tatsu Works has officially ended development of Tatsumeeko: Lumina Fates, citing challenges in delivering a sustainable and community-aligned product. Despite multiple playtests and strong community engagement, the team concluded that the game lacked the core ideals and confidence needed to move forward.
According to them, the decision signals Tatsu’s return to its roots, which are making games built for online communities like Discord. The announcement also highlighted that its next project, Project: Wander, will launch directly within these social spaces, focusing on quick, interactive, and community-driven gameplay.
Tatsu also assured holders of Meekolony Passes and Aethereal Parcels that their assets will retain utility in upcoming projects.
The Walking Dead: Empires
The Walking Dead: Empires was a blockchain-based survival MMORPG set in the universe of AMC’s popular TV series. Developed by Ember Entertainment and supported by Gala Games, it combined classic survival mechanics with NFT-based ownership.
It has an NFT land ownership feature, which provides gameplay benefits like resource boosts and added defenses, along with the prestige of owning a piece of the game world.
Gameplay:
In The Walking Dead: Empires, players choose a hero, either standard survivors or NFT-based characters like Rick Grimes and Daryl Dixon, and engage in survival gameplay that includes scavenging, crafting, building, and defending bases.
Key features include resource gathering, PvP combat, and NFT integration for enhanced gameplay. While NFTs provided advantages, the game remained fully playable without them, aiming to attract both traditional and web3 gamers.
Closure Reason:
Gala Games announced it will shut down The Walking Dead: Empires on July 31, 2025, ending over three years of development and more than a year of open beta. The decision comes as part of a strategic shift to refocus on the broader Gala Games ecosystem.
Players holding in-game NFTs will receive replacement NFTs of equal functionality in other Gala titles. A redemption system is in development, with further details to be announced.
Moreover, Gala did not specify the exact details of the NFT redemption process, leaving uncertainties about how the replacement NFTs will match the value and functionality of the original assets.
Valeria: Land Before the War
Valeria Studios is a web3 gaming studio that creates blockchain-based games where players can own, trade, and earn from in-game assets.
Its main game, “Valeria: Land Before the War,” lets players use the VAL token to buy items and participate in the game’s economy.
Gameplay:
Valeria: Land Before the War is a real-time strategy mobile game released on October 4, 2024, for iOS and Android.
Players can summon Valerians, unlock champions, weapons, and item NFTs by diving into various game modes like dungeons, story mode, faction battles, PvP, tournaments, and more. The game was launched on the XAI network.
Closure Reason:
In its X post, Valeria Games announced that they have run out of funds and are suspending development and support for both their mobile game and trading card game (TCG).
“For now, we’ll be keeping the game live a little longer while we search for investors or potential buyers. If we find the right partner to help bring our vision for the mobile game and TCG to life, we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. But as it stands, plans for the LOV TGE are on hold indefinitely.”
Valeria Games
State of Web3 Game Industry
In a recent DappRadar report, web3 gaming investment was revealed to have plummeted 71% in Q1 2025, dropping to $91 million, amid shifting investor interest toward AI and real-world assets. The user base also dipped 6% quarter-over-quarter, with 5.8 million daily unique active wallets.
Moreover, a report from Footprint Analytics earlier this year noted that despite strong performance in broader crypto markets, the web3 gaming sector declined sharply in January 2025, with market cap dropping 19.3% to $22.3 billion and transaction volume down 12.4%, driven by platform consolidation, shrinking investor interest, and competition among chains like Wax, opBNB, and Aptos.
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