The differences between the Web3 gaming ecosystem and the traditional gaming market are becoming increasingly apparent. Currently, mainstream gaming platforms still hold an absolute advantage—Escape From Tarkov has surpassed 38 million active players, and PlayStation games have generated over $1 billion in sales on the Steam platform. These figures fully demonstrate the market scale and user stickiness of traditional games. At the same time, games like Legend of Ymir have introduced free rewards mechanisms through Christmas updates, further consolidating the user base.

In contrast, although there are many participants in the Web3 gaming ecosystem, there is still a gap in scale effects. However, the emergence of PlayToEarn models, Layer 2 solutions like Ronin Network, and innovative projects such as SubwayRatsNft, PlayWildcard, and MightMagicFates marks that Web3 games are gradually improving their gameplay mechanisms and user experiences. From the high-performance design of ZinkSVM to the immersive experience exploration of ChronosWorlds, and the deep cultivation of vertical tracks like footballdotfun and sleepagotchi, the entire ecosystem presents a flourishing pattern.

This comparison indicates that the mainstream gaming market has matured and stabilized, while Web3 games are still in a rapid iteration phase—both opportunities and challenges coexist.