[Insights] Idle Games in Web3 Era: Unlocking New Frontiers in Gaming

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7 min readOct 31, 2023
Idle Games in the Web3 Era

Hey Pilots! It’s the Explore & Play XPLA here!

Hope you’re enjoying our newly launched game, 🎮 ‘The Walking Dead: All-Stars’! This game matches the characteristics of the Web3 game since it’s an idle/collectible/ strategic game.

Idle games, also known as clicker games or incremental games, have gained popularity for their simplistic yet addictive gameplay. In this article, we’ll explore the advantages of the idle game genre and how it is set to thrive in the Web3 era, especially in XPLA.

The Charm of Idle Games✨

Idle games are known for their easy-to-grasp gameplay and low time commitment, making them accessible to players of all ages and backgrounds. The genre’s fundamental premise involves players completing simple tasks, such as clicking, upgrading, or waiting, to earn in-game currency and progress through the game. The allure of idle games lies in their ability to offer a sense of achievement and progression, even when the player is not actively engaged. This core concept has led to a host of advantages for both developers and players.

💫 Advantages of Idle Games

✔ Gradual Progression and Passive Gameplay

The most important feature of idle games is that players often make initial actions and then let the game progress on its own. There’s minimal active involvement required which makes it easier to participate!

Also, idle games are characterized by incremental growth. Players start with basic resources or abilities and steadily improve them through upgrades or automation. These games typically revolve around progression and improvement over time. Players accumulate resources or points even when they’re not actively playing, and these can be used to upgrade in-game elements.

For Web3 players, these features are essential because they allow them to play their game and quickly and easily upgrade their characters inside.

✔ Accessibility

Idle games are incredibly accessible, as they require minimal gaming skills and can be played everywhere at any time. This makes them an excellent choice for casual gamers, and the genre’s simplicity also encourages new players to dive into the gaming world.

✔ Retention and Engagement

Idle games excel at retaining players’ attention over extended periods. The incremental nature of these games fosters a sense of long-term progression, ensuring that players return frequently to check on their virtual empire’s growth or their character’s development.

💡 Idle Games Meet #XPLA

Idle Games on XPLA

Web3 technology represents a new era for the internet, characterized by decentralization and blockchain-powered innovations. Idle games, with their accessible and simplistic gameplay, are well-poised to take advantage of Web3 in several ways.

Web3 allows players to have true ownership of in-game assets, while XPLA pursues P2O (Play to Own) value. This means that the virtual items or characters acquired in an idle game can be stored on the blockchain, giving players full control and the ability to trade or sell them.

In XPLA, there are some idle games that you could enjoy while exploring the XPLA ecosystem and pursuing the P2O value through these games. It’s The Walking Dead: All-Stars, Idle Ninja Online, Idle Luca, and Chromatic Souls: AFK Raids.

🎮 1. The Walking Dead: All-Stars 🧟‍♂️

The Walking Dead: All-Stars x XPLA

Our newly launched game, The Walking Dead: All-Stars is a collectible idle game that you can enjoy everywhere, anytime. Are you a new Survivor? Download the game now, and follow our specific guide below to snag your P2O values.

🔗 Download Link: https://bit.ly/3EYMpTm

📃 P2O Guide Link: https://link.medium.com/LRjPIwhleEb

🌐 Website: https://thewalkingdeadallstars.com/

🎮Community: Forum / Twitter / Facebook / Youtube / Discord

The Walking Dead: All-Stars is an officially licensed game with a huge TWD IP that was loved worldwide. TWD: All-Stars delivers a distinctive and highly engaging AFK gaming experience that captivates players from start to finish.

Formulate your ideal survivor team, featuring a diverse array of alignments, classes, and types, including iconic figures. You have the opportunity to assemble a team comprising characters from both the original comics and those specifically created for this game. Get them ready to face relentless battles against the relentless undead in eerie, desolate urban settings through this mobile idle game. In doing so, you’ll rekindle the thrills, exceptional courage, and dramatic moments from the original comic series.

🎮 2. Idle Ninja Online 🐱‍👤

Idle Ninja Online x XPLA

As one of the key players in Korea’s Web3 gaming sector, Idle Ninja Online provides a unique gaming experience that blends elements of idle and action gameplay. Launched in April 2021, the game now has a total of 1 million downloads worldwide, with over 210k active users.

🔗 Download Link: https://abr.ge/nhgkwn

🌐 Website: https://ninky.io/

📃 Docs: https://docs.ninky.io/

Idle Ninja Online is more than just a representation of an idle game for XPLA. The introduction of Idle Ninja Online is a significant step in broadening the capabilities of XPLA’s cross-chain operations. As a fully EVM-compatible mainnet, we look forward to integrating more games from various chains into our ecosystem.

🎮 3. IDLE LUCA

IDLE LUCA x XPLA

IDLE LUCA is an easy-to-play collecting RPG game, and as the name suggests, IDLE LUCA lets you progress in the game even when you are not online with an auto-battle feature.

The game takes place in a world called “Rovelius” and users are to collect mercenaries, also known as “Velius”, and different types of equipment to help them build the best deck combination possible to progress with their adventure.

🔗 Download Link: | App Store | Google Play |

🌐 Website: https://idleluca.com2us.com/

🎮 4. Chromatic Souls: AFK Raid ⚔

Chromatic Souls: AFK Raid x XPLA

Chromatic Souls: AFK Raid is the very first game launched on XPLA GAMES, which is a tactical RPG boasting fascinating artwork and strategic party play.

Players can make use of various equipment, skills, and character classes to gain the upper hand in battle. NFT equipment is a core element of the game and can be earned through crafting or trading.

🔗 Download Link: | App Store | Google Play |

🌐 Website: https://chromaticsouls.c2x.world/

Idle games are not only a captivating and accessible genre but also one that stands to benefit greatly from the advancements in Web3 technology. As Web3 continues to evolve, we can expect idle games to become more immersive, transparent, and player-centric. The synergy between these two trends is likely to open up exciting possibilities for both players and developers, creating a future where gaming is more rewarding and interconnected than ever before. So, whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the world of gaming, idle games in the Web3 era offer a promising and inclusive experience worth exploring.

💙Start your idle game journey in XPLA & XPLA GAMES!💙

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About XPLA

XPLA is a Tendermint-based Layer 1 blockchain that serves as a hub for digital media content. Based on the idea of ‘Explore and Play’, XPLA encompasses a wide range of digital content, including Web3 games, blockchain gaming platforms, the NFT marketplace, and the metaverse. As a universal content powerhouse, XPLA provides a sublime creative experience for all with its significant size game infrastructure.

With ‘Play to Own’ values at its core, XPLA fosters an environment where gamers’ ownership and efforts are respected for a sustainable blockchain gaming ecosystem. Having recently onboarded top-notch IPs such as Summoners War: Chronicles, MiniGame Party, and Ace Fishing: Crew, XPLA is not merely progressing, but propelling ahead as a pivotal, content-driven blockchain, exhibiting an impressive spectrum of services.

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