The NFT hype only rising despite the crypto winter and gamers are adopting this mode of gaming faster than ever. One of the most popular genres is racing games, they introduce a new race-to-earn model for gamers in which you can earn crypto and valuable NFTs as you race your way to victory.
Blockchain games have the potential to grow in the future as blockchain technology allows for the creation of truly decentralized games, where players have full ownership and control over their in-game assets. This can lead to a more engaging and immersive gaming experience, as players have a greater stake in the game and its community.
Racing games are all about beating your opponents while flexing unreal speeds in your favorite cars. If you love blockchain games and racing games, this genre fits perfectly with your interests as you’ll not only be racing but also making money.
In this article, we will briefly review the top 10 Race-to-Earn to play in 2023 and make money.
SpeedThrone is a multi-chain racing game with ultra-edge graphics and vehicle physics to test your driving skills and deliver one of the best racing experiences on blockchain games. You will be playing with NFT cars (or normal ones) to compete against the best racers in the world and be rewarded with crypto.
Developed by Swedish game and blockchain company Orion Eunix on Unreal Engine 5, SpeedThrone is powered by the $SPDT token, which you can earn by participating in various in-game events. Based on your in-game score, you will be ranked on the event’s scoreboard and if you make it to the top, you win rewards. You can join premium events that have a higher reward pool if you have NFTs.
SpeedThrone is free-to-play; the alpha and single-player modes will be released in Q3 of 2023 with the final launch set to place by the end of 2023.
Super Crypto Kart is a cross-platform kart racing game where you play in different game modes such as rocket league, a battle mode, capture the flag, and multiplayer racing against the opponents and become the best kart racer.
Developed by Chain Games on the Ethereum and Polygon network, Super Crypto Kart is powered by the Chain Games ecosystem token, $CHAIN, which you can earn by participating in tournaments and playing in different game modes offered in the game.
Super Crypto Kart is free-to-play and is available to play on Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux devices. Chain Games has partnered with TrustSwap, Atari, Transak, and many more.
REVV Racing is the world’s first arcade racing simulation game offering mesmerizing AAA 3D environments and real-time racing experience on the blockchain. Get your favorite racing car as NFT, and participate in racing to earn crypto.
Developed by Animoca Brands on the Polygon network, REVV Racing is powered by the $REVV token, which you can earn by how you are placed in a race. The better you place in a race, the more REVV you are rewarded. REVV is also used to participate in races.
REVV Racing is not free-to-play as even new users need to pay some gas free to practice driving – they can play the game without buying cars NFTs, though. REVV Racing is available to play on Web browsers where players can connect their Web3 wallet.
Nitro League is a community-owned and play-to-earn metaverse racing game that features realistic mechanics and cutting-edge graphics where players can explore the game’s garage, showcase their cars, upgrade the parts, and much more. Nitro League is not just a racing game, but an immersive metaverse where you can buy LAND and build businesses or rent it for money.
Developed by Hotwire Studios, Nitro League is powered by the $NITRO token, which you can earn through daily rewards, topping the leaderboard, owning LAND, and winning races. The rarer your car NFT is, the better it will be in the race and the more chances you winning rewards.
Nitro League is free-to-play and is available to play on desktop web browsers and Android devices. The game is backed by Shima Capital, Polka Starter, Infinity Ventures Crypto, YGG Guild, YGG SEA, Skyman Ventures, and many more.
Ready Player Motorsports is a first-person racing game with play-to-earn rewards and player-owned assets using NFTs where you will be tested based on your driving skills as you race against AI cars or real players in multiplayer, and have to finish in the top 5 to get your crypto rewards.
Developed by an eight-people team led by Michael Corkery, Ready Player Motorsports is powered by the $RPM token, which you can earn by participating in races and finishing in the top 5 positions to either break even or take the whole reward. Besides racing, you can earn RMP by offering scholarships to other players, owning NFTs that create passive income for you, and trading NFTs on the marketplace.
Ready Player Motorsports is not free-to-play as you’ll need to mind an NFT car for a fixed price of 100 MATIC. The game is available to play on Windows and the current phase suggests that Android & iOS versions of the game are just around the corner. Ready Player Motorsports is backed by Polygon, Venly, 315 Guilds, Vanguard Guild, eGamers.io Guild, Extinction Fighterz, and many more to come.
Death Road is a comprehensive gaming ecosystem that aims to bring the best racing experience to next-gen racers while they earn valuable digital assets along the way. You can buy NFT cars and weapons – because of the “death” road, and choose the map where you’ll be defeating the enemy, one way or the other.
Developed by the talented Death Road team on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), Death Road is powered by the $DRACE token, which you can earn by fighting bosses in PvE and defeating opponents in PvP races, and NFT car rental. You can maximize your earnings by upgrading your cars and weapons.
Death Road is not free-to-play as you’ll need to have a car NFT to participate in races. The game is available to play on Android and iOS devices and is backed by Illuvium, GamFi, DeRace, Supra Oracles, Talken, and scv.finance.
DeRace is a horse racing metaverse where you can own unique NFT horses, participate in races, and breed your horses while having the option to trade them via the marketplace for unique characters as well. Forget car racing and embrace good old horse racing while you enjoy play-to-earn features in DeRace.
Developed by the talented team led by Adomas and Adelaida, DeRace is powered by the $DERC token, which you can earn by trading NFT horses, participating in races, referral programs, watching ads, reporting bugs, hosting races in hippodromes, breeding, and much more.
DeRace is not free-to-play; you’ll need to purchase an NFT horse to participate in the races and win rewards. The game is available to play on desktop web browsers with Android with iOS compatibility in the future. DeRace is backed by crypto.com, Chainlink, DAO Maker, Animoca Brands, Binance NFT, Polygon, KuCoin, Kyros Ventures, MEXC Global, and many big crypto firms.
Trade Race Manager 2 is the next chapter to the next-gen racing and trading simulator (the original Trade Race Manager) where you can build your racing team and compete against each other in racing competitions. The game offers PvP races and the core gameplay is based on collecting, using, and trading unique car NFTs.
Developed by QOPRO, Trade Race Manager 2 is powered by the $IOI token, which you can earn by playing in various races, purchasing more NFTs to increase your winning potential, the affiliate program, participating in in-game events and tournaments, and so on. You can also stake IOI and earn good rewards
Trade Race Manager 2 is free-to-play as you don’t need to own an NFT to start playing the game and earn money. The game will be available soon and is backed by KuCoin, Binance Smart Chain, Polkastarter, Houbi, Magnus Capital, OKX Blockdream Ventures, Maven Capital, Polygon, and many more.
The Moonieverse is an epic space adventuring ecosystem where you play different arcade and racing games with your uniquely abled Moonie NFTs. Moonieverse play-to-earn races take place on the mood and top players will win big. Apart from racing, you can participate in passive games too where you need not play the game, just set and forget and you’ll be making money.
Developed by the MoonieNFT team led by Michal Szachno and Lukasz Kowalski, the Moonieverse is powered by the $MNY token, which you can earn by taking part in races and topping the leaderboard. As you upgrade your Moonies and Rockets, the chances of winning increase, hence the prize money. You can participate in the Price Race with a guaranteed $100k reward pool.
Moonieverse and Moonie Races are not free-to-play as you’ll need to buy a MoonieNFT along with a rocket to start participating in races and earn crypto. The game can be played on web browsers with mobile support in the future. Moonieverse has partnered with the likes of Chainlink VRF and many more.
Dragon Kart is a 3D strategic racing game where you can participate in skill-based dramatic racing and use not only your driving skills but also battle and character skills to defeat your opponent one way or the other. The victory is very hard-earned in Dragon Kart and so are the rewards. The artwork and game characters are designed by renowned Vietnamese artist Thang Fly.
Developed by the Dragon Kart team based in Vietnam, Dragon Kart is powered by the $KART token, which you can earn by playing different game modes, buying maps and arranging events, and trading NFTs in the marketplace.
Dragon Kart is free-to-play as you’ll be given a character and racing car for free to participate in races. The game is available to play on Desktop web browsers, Android, Windows, macOS, and iOS support is coming soon. Dragon Kart has received investments from Dragon Labs, Shima Capital, BSC, Signum Capital, Kardia Ventures, Alpha Moon Capital, and many more.
Final Words
Blockchain games can enable new types of gameplay – in this case, racing – and monetization models that are not possible with traditional games. For example, players can earn cryptocurrency by playing the game, or by contributing to the game’s development or community.
This can create new opportunities for players to earn income from their gameplay, and can also provide game developers with alternative revenue streams.
The games we’ve described above are some of the best and most popular racing games as they are performing well despite the bear market.
