Web3 game practical acceleration: independent games occupy 70%+player dominated market

Nowadays, the Web3 gaming industry is undergoing a crucial transformation. The widespread application of stablecoin payments has broken down the entry barriers for non encrypted users, while independent games, with their flexible and innovative gameplay and lightweight experience, occupy more than 70% of the player market share and become the absolute dominant force in the market. The two empower each other, pushing Web3 games from the "niche circle" to the "mass market" and opening up a new stage of development centered on practical value.

1、 Stable coin payment: breaking the threshold for non encrypted users and activating the public's enthusiasm for entry

For a long time, the difficulty for non encrypted users to enter has always been the core pain point restricting the popularity of Web3 games - complex private key management, drastic fluctuations in encrypted assets, and cumbersome exchange processes, which have deterred a large number of ordinary game players and limited Web3 games to the encryption circle layer, making it difficult to achieve large-scale breakthroughs. The rise and application of stablecoin payments are precisely addressing the pain points in this industry, becoming an important breakthrough for the practical use of Web3 games.

The "2025 Industry Status Report" released by the Blockchain Gaming Alliance (BGA) shows that stablecoin adoption has for the first time entered the top three growth drivers of the Web3 gaming industry, accounting for 27.3%, alongside high-quality game releases and revenue driven business models, becoming a core force driving industry transformation. Unlike other encrypted assets that experience drastic fluctuations, stablecoins and fiat currencies are anchored, offering fast, low-cost, and borderless trading advantages. They enable convenient transactions of in-game items and rights, while avoiding losses caused by price fluctuations, making them perfectly suited for gaming payment scenarios.

More importantly, stablecoin payments have significantly lowered the entry threshold for non encrypted users. Ordinary players do not need to have a deep understanding of blockchain technology, manage complex private keys, or bear the risk of encrypted asset fluctuations. They only need to complete payments through simple operations, and the experience is almost the same as traditional game payments. For example, in the popular Web3 gaming ecosystem, players can easily purchase game props, unlock paid levels, and even participate in in-game economic cycles through stablecoins, achieving "seamless entry". This lightweight experience design is driving a large number of non encrypted users into the Web3 gaming field. According to statistics, the daily active users of Web3 games in 2024 increased from 1.6 million in January to 6.6 million in December, a growth of 308.6% for the year. The popularity of stablecoin payments is one of the important driving factors.

2、 Independent game dominance: 70%+player support, becoming a core force in the market

In the practical transformation of Web3 games, another significant feature is the reshaping of the market pattern - independent games have rapidly risen with flexible creation modes, innovative gameplay designs, and precise grasp of player needs, occupying more than 70% of the player share and becoming the absolute dominant player in the Web3 game market, completely breaking the industry pattern dominated by giants and concept hype.

The core reason why independent games can dominate is that they have jumped out of the misconception that "encryption concept is greater than the game itself" and put "game experience" first, in line with the trend of practicality. Compared to Web3 games under the giant's umbrella, independent game teams are more innovative and dynamic, without being constrained by complex systems. They can quickly respond to player needs, create differentiated and lightweight game content, and offer both casual competitive gameplay that caters to popular tastes and deeply immersive role-playing experiences. They balance fun and practicality, accurately targeting the needs of players in different circles.

From market data, the dominant position of independent games is becoming increasingly prominent. As of the end of 2024, the total number of Web3 games worldwide has reached 3602, with independent games accounting for the vast majority, and user concentration continues to increase -96 independent Web3 games have exceeded 100000 monthly active users. With high-quality gameplay experience, these games have attracted more than 70% of Web3 game players worldwide. For example, AIxCrypto's AIxC Hub, as an independent Web3 gaming ecosystem platform, attracted 200000 registered users and exceeded 160000 active participants in just 5 days of its first competitive season at S1 Arena. With innovative gamified participation modes and low threshold experiences, it has become a benchmark for independent Web3 games; The independent Web3 mobile game Pudgy Party launched by Pudgy Penguins abandons complex encryption concepts and attracts millions of ordinary users with a pure multiplayer experience, further confirming the mass appeal of independent games.

In addition, the rise of indie games also benefits from the lightweight application of Web3 technology. Independent gaming teams do not need to invest a large amount of money to build complex blockchain infrastructure, and can quickly land with the existing public chain ecosystem. At the same time, they rely on stablecoin payments to simplify transaction processes, focus on game content creation and experience optimization, and form a development model of "content is king, experience is supreme". This also allows independent games to quickly break through in fierce market competition and occupy a dominant position.