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How are crypto games doing in 2026? [1]

['Grant St. Clair']

Date: 2026-04-14  

Hey, do you remember crypto games? You know, games developed to take advantage of the last big tech fad (read: generate money for some tech bros who'd never touched a controller in their lives)? As we see the cycle start again with hype over AI-generated games, it's worth remembering how the crypto game wave ended up.

Which is to say, not well. If you ever feel pessimistic about, say, Microsoft incorporating AI into their games, this helpful look back at the few Web 3 games still clinging to life will get you feeling better real quick.

If Elon Musk ever does get around to putting out his own AI-generated Call of Duty, you can bet any crypto you like that it'll be clogging up the Epic Games Store with the likes of Super B or Xociety or other such play-to-earn slop you've never heard of.

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