Common metaverse platforms are digital environments where users can interact in immersive, often 3D, virtual worlds using avatars. These platforms can support gaming, socializing, education, events, virtual real estate, and even commerce. Here's a list of popular and widely used metaverse platforms (as of 2025)
🕹️ Gaming-Oriented Metaverse Platforms
1. Roblox
- User-generated games and experiences.
- Popular among younger audiences.
- Supports social, educational, and branded virtual events.
2. Fortnite (by Epic Games)
- Originally a battle royale game.
- Expanded into virtual concerts, events, and branded collaborations.
- Built using Unreal Engine.
3. Minecraft (by Microsoft)
- Sandbox building world.
- Used for education, gaming, and social interaction.
- Highly customizable with mods and servers.
4. Decentraland (MANA)
- Blockchain-based.
- Users can buy/sell virtual land and create experiences.
- Built on Ethereum.
5. The Sandbox (SAND)
- Focuses on user-generated content and voxel-style games.
- Strong Web3/NFT integration.
- Popular with brands and creators.
🌐 Web3 & Blockchain-Based Platforms
1. Somnium Space
- VR-first open metaverse.
- Own, build, and trade virtual land.
- Integrated with NFTs and blockchain economy.
2. CryptoVoxels (Now "Voxels")
- Virtual city where users own land and build on it.
- NFT-based with Ethereum.
- Pixel-style, browser-accessible.
3. Spatial
- Focus on events, meetings, and exhibitions.
- Supports 3D spaces, VR/AR, and NFTs.
- Used by artists and professionals.
4. Oncyber
- Curated virtual gallery spaces for NFTs.
- Easy-to-use and browser-based.
💼 Enterprise & Professional Platforms
1. Microsoft Mesh (with Teams integration)
- Enterprise-focused mixed reality platform.
- Used for meetings, collaboration, and remote work.
2. Meta Horizon Worlds (by Meta/Facebook)
- VR-based platform for social interaction and events.
- Still evolving with Meta’s broader metaverse ambitions.
3. Virbela
- Virtual campuses and offices.
- Used by companies and universities.
4. AltspaceVR (Note: shut down in 2023)
- Was one of the earlier VR social platforms.
- Used for events and virtual meetups.
📱 Other Notable Mentions
- ZEPETO – Popular in Asia; avatar-based social platform.
- Ready Player Me – Cross-platform avatar system used in multiple metaverse apps.
- High Fidelity – Created by one of Second Life's founders; focused on spatial audio.
