How do I create a digital wallet?

A digital wallet is how you store and manage blockchain assets , NFTs, tokens, and cryptocurrency. For NFT gaming specifically, your wallet is what the game reads to know what you own. Setting one up takes about five minutes and the process is the same regardless of which game you are playing.

Which wallet do you need for NFT games?

The wallet you need depends on the blockchain your game runs on. MetaMask is the standard for Ethereum-based games and works with most general NFT marketplaces. Phantom is the go-to for Solana-based games. Ronin Wallet is what Axie Infinity and other Ronin-based games use. Gods Unchained on Immutable uses its own Passport system which is closer to a regular login than a traditional crypto wallet , straightforward for beginners.

Check the Getting Started section on each game page on this site before setting anything up , it covers exactly which wallet that game requires so you are not installing something you do not need.

How to create a non-custodial wallet

Most NFT games require a non-custodial wallet , one where you control your own private keys rather than relying on a company to hold them for you. Go to the official website of your chosen wallet (MetaMask.io, Phantom.app, etc.), download the browser extension or mobile app, and follow the setup steps. You will be given a seed phrase , a series of 12 to 24 words that is the master key to your wallet. Write it down on paper and store it somewhere safe offline. Anyone who has your seed phrase has access to your wallet. No legitimate game, marketplace, or support team will ever ask for it.

Once set up, connect your wallet to the game by clicking the Connect Wallet button on the game's site or in the app. The game will request permission to view your wallet , this is standard and does not give the game the ability to move your assets without your approval.

Do you need a wallet to play NFT games?

Not always. Most of the best blockchain games in 2026 are free to start without a wallet. Off The Grid, Gods Unchained, and ev.io all let you play without connecting a wallet at all. You only need one if you want to trade items, sell assets you have earned, or buy NFTs on a marketplace. Start playing first , set up a wallet when you actually need one. Browse the full game library to find games that match your interests before deciding which wallet to set up.