Game On: Inside Telegram’s Growing Web3 Gaming Empire
As Web3 gaming grows, new platforms are rising to the top. One of them is Telegram, a messaging app with 900m+ users, which is seeing a gaming explosion. According to a recent report from Helika, Notcoin, Hamster Kombat and Catizen are trending, making Telegram a must-have for Web3 game studios. With the ease of use and playability built in, Telegram is becoming a major player in Web3 gaming.
In this article, we dive into insights from the report, exploring everything from rising player engagement and NFT integration to shifting demographics and standout games on the platform.
Telegram Gaming Growth
Helika’s report shows Telegram’s gaming scene is growing fast, with some games reaching 100,000 players in a single month. While Catizen and Hamster Kombat are the most popular, even smaller games are seeing user growth.
One of the critical challenges in the report is discoverability. As more games are being developed for Telegram, developers need to come up with a marketing strategy to keep their games visible in a crowded market. However, the data shows that games can see extensive user engagement and growth with the right approach.
According to Helika, the average session length for Telegram gamers has increased from 2.8 minutes to 6.7 minutes. So, players play not only more often but also for longer. Also, player retention is up – a good sign that Telegram offers a more engaging gaming experience than other platforms.