One of the most practical uses of the Metaverse has been its integration into various video games. From existing video games to new “play-to-earn” games utilizing crypto, the metaverse has been instrumental in expanding the realm and technology of video games. Below are the best metaverse games that include avatars, VR, and AR.

VRChat

VR Chat is a free virtual reality chat platform that allows users to create their own rooms with custom avatars and environments. Users are also able to use voice chat and text chat in their own rooms. The application was designed specifically for use with VR headsets. It features an extensive set of tools and plugins to allow developers to build virtual worlds.

The main appeal of VRChat is the level of customization for players. Avatars in VRChat are customizable in terms of appearance, gender, hair style, skin tone, clothing, accessories and even facial expressions. They can even wear hats, glasses, wigs and makeup. In addition to being fun, VRChat offers players a safe space to explore without fear of harassment. Players can choose whether or not to broadcast themselves publicly, while some prefer to remain anonymous.

Roblox

Roblox is a sandbox video game that does not require you to use a virtual reality headset. You can play it on mobile devices, tablets, laptops, PCs, and consoles.

The gaming platform has recently exploded across the globe and continues to be a popular place for everyone to spend hours playing together. In fact, according to Statista, the number of monthly active users of Roblox increased by almost 50% between 2017 and 2018. This number continues to increase, and in 2022 Roblox has over 55.1 million monthly active users.

Roblox’s popularity is often attributed to the massive variety of custom games available. From the scary horror games to action packed ones, there is a huge range of games on offer. Furthermore, there are specialized roleplaying servers where players meet up and roleplay as different characters inside the game. 

Fortnite

Epic Games’ massive hit game Fortnite has become one of the most popular games on the planet. With over 200 million players across PC, mobile devices, and console, it’s safe to say that the battle royale genre has taken off. But what began as a simple online survival mode has grown into something bigger. In fact, Fortnite has become a gateway drug into the world of augmented reality gaming.

Fortnite has always been about building structures and fighting against others. But since the release of Fortnite Season 5, the game has gone beyond just building and combat. Now players are able to build entire cities and experience live music performances within the game.

The biggest change came with the introduction of Fortnite Live, where fans could attend live concerts in the game. The first concert was hosted by rapper Travis Scott and saw thousands of people flock to his performance. And while the event wasn’t officially sanctioned by Epic Games, it did help introduce the concept of live events in Fortnite. Soon after, Marshmello took to the stage during the Fortnite World Cup Finals, performing alongside DJ Snake.

Best Metaverse “Play-to-Earn” Games

Axie Infinity

Axie Infinity is a free-to-play multiplayer online role playing game where players collect virtual pets known as Axies. Players use these Axies to fight against each other while trying to reach the highest score possible. These items can be used to customize the appearance of the player’s character and allows players to play alone or team up with friends and battle opponents in real time.

In terms of gameplay, the main objective of Axie Infinity is to defeat enemies and complete missions. In the process, players earn points by defeating enemies and collecting resources. Points can be converted into cash or used to purchase additional equipment.

This game has become very popular over the last few months due to its unique feature- “play to earn”. In other words, it allows players to buy and sell items using cryptocurrency. Moreover, there is no limit on how much you can spend on the game. You can even buy premium packages that include special items and bonuses. By allowing buying and selling of in game assets using crypto, players can essentially make money by playing the game. Not only that, there is no fee to actually play the game itself, unlike most MMOs on the market today.

Decentraland

Decentraland is an ambitious blockchain-based virtual reality (VR) ecosystem that aims to become the largest VR game hosting platform ever built. This metaverse is based on the Ethereum network and allows anyone to build and host 3D experiences within it. Users can buy land parcels within the Decentraland environment and can even sell their creations directly to one another. However, unlike most blockchain projects, Decentraland does not require a token sale. Instead, the team behind the project is raising funds through a crowd-sale and offering free access to the platform for everyone interested in building and playing on it.

The Decentraland platform is designed to allow developers to easily create immersive worlds without having to learn a programming language. In addition to being able to develop apps and games, users can also use the platform to create interactive art pieces, music videos and much more. There are three main components of the platform: Land, Identity and Marketplace. These three elements are what make Decentraland unique and why it could become the biggest VR gaming platform out there.

• Land – A parcel of land within Decentraland consists of a single room where users can place objects, furniture and decorations. Each parcel is identified by a unique URL address.
• Identity – Every player of the Decentraland platform needs an account that connects to the blockchain in order to interact with other users and assets within the ecosystem. All accounts are completely anonymous and do not contain personal information. Only a username is required to register.
• Marketplace – Players can purchase items and services on the marketplace. This has allowed for a secondary market to form for digital land on the Decentraland metaverse. Digital Land assets are a whole other conversation- but it has been one of the many applications of the metaverse.