2024 Google Play Awards: The Winners Revealed

Google Unveils 2024's Top Apps, Games, and Books

Google recently announced its prestigious Google Play Awards 2024, recognizing the year's best in mobile apps, games, and books. While some winners were expected, others delivered surprising results. Let's dive into the complete list of victors.

Game of the Year: A Surprising Contender

The coveted "Best Game" award went to AFK Journey, a fantasy RPG developed by Farlight and Lilith Games. Its expansive world, stunning visuals, and epic battles featuring a vast cast of characters impressed Google. The win is somewhat unexpected for an "Away From Keyboard" (AFK) idle game, but the game's exploration elements and artistry clearly resonated with the judges.

Multi-Platform Domination

Supercell's Clash of Clans secured the "Best Multi-Device Game" award, a well-deserved win given its expansion beyond mobile to PCs and Chromebooks. Players can now manage their clans, build armies, and raid villages seamlessly across phones, tablets, and desktops.

Other Notable Winners

The remaining awards included:

• Best Multiplayer Game: Supercell's Squad Busters
• Best Pick Up & Play: NetEase Games' Eggy Party, praised for its immediate accessibility.
• Best Story: Solo Leveling: Arise (a somewhat surprising choice, given the general consensus on its narrative).
• Best Indie Game: Yes, Your Grace, a popular RPG from Brave at Night (Noodlecake publishing) that made a successful mobile debut after its 2020 PC release.
• Best Ongoing Game: Honkai: Star Rail, a consistent favorite thanks to its frequent updates and rich content.
• Best for Families: Tab Time World by Kids at Play
• Best Play Pass Game: Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance
• Best Google Play Games on PC: Cookie Run: Tower of Adventures

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