In October 2025, blockchain gaming emerged as the only growing sector, while the overall Web3 ecosystem experienced a notable decline in activity.
This decline highlights a shift towards utility-driven apps, as users prioritize value and experience amid economic and regulatory headwinds.
The blockchain gaming sector is gaining traction while the broader market is contracting.
According to DappRadar's latest industry report, October brought a clear slowdown to the decentralized application (dApp) market. The number of daily unique active wallets fell to 16 million, a 3% decrease compared to September.
This came after a weak close to the third quarter, when overall DApp activity had already fallen 22.4% compared to the previous quarter.
"The slowdown reflects what's happening in crypto and traditional markets in general. It's a challenging time globally, both economically and politically. Mass layoffs are being announced almost daily, and the US government shutdown is creating uncertainty across all financial sectors," the report said.
At the same time, DappRadar noted that users are becoming more selective, focusing on DApps that offer genuine utility and lasting value, rather than short-term hype.
Despite the overall decline, blockchain gaming was the only sector that grew . The sector dominated 27.9% of the market , reaching its highest level by 2025.
Web3 sector dominance. Source: DappRadar
In addition, it maintained a daily active wallet count of over 4.5 million , representing a 1% month-over-month increase.
"Blockchain video games continue to thrive, driven by the ability to keep users engaged through fresh experiences and constant innovation," the report highlights.
It's worth noting that this strength in gaming comes amid a broader cooling trend this year. In the third quarter, gaming wallets declined 4.4% quarter-over-quarter to 4.66 million.
"The third quarter of 2025 did not break the downward trend we have been experiencing for much of the year. In the first quarter, games attracted 5.8 million active wallets per day, and that number has been falling ever since," highlighted DappRadar's Q3 blockchain gaming report.
Even so, compared to last year, the trend was positive, rising from 4.44 million in the third quarter of 2024. The leading video games of the last quarter included World of Dypians, which reached 135 million wallets in the third quarter, and Pixudi with 25.6 million.
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