Web3 gaming funding surged significantly in July, but over half of the total went to a single project, showing a concentration of investment in the sector, according to blockchain analytics platform DappRadar.
An Aug. 14 research report by DappRadar analyst Sara Gherghelas revealed that web3 gaming projects raised $60 million in July, a 94% increase from the previous month.
And while the overall number suggests a boost in the sector, over half of the funding was concentrated in a single project. Distinct Possibility Studios secured $30.5 million for its first web3 title, Reaper Actual, an open-world MMOFPS on Tezos, in a round led by Bitkraft Ventures and Brevan Howard Digital, the crypto division of Brevan Howard — a European hedge fund managing tens of billions in assets.
Web3 gaming investments, January-July 2025. Source: DappRadar
Excluding this single deal, total web3 gaming investments in July would have remained near June’s $31 million level. It’s worth noting, however, that compared with the same month in 2024, the market is up roughly 30%.
The total remains far below the 2021 peak, when VCs poured $4 billion into blockchain games.
Gherghelas wrote that the market is now “favoring quality over quantity,” suggesting that in the short term, there will be fewer titles released. Studios funded today — if they build sustainable tokenomics and retain users — could be in a strong position when macro conditions improve in 2026, she added in the report.
In May, Arbitrum Gaming Venture unveiled its first wave of investments and grants — totaling around $10 million — aimed at supporting game developers on the Arbitrum network.
