Google Unveils 2024's Top Apps, Games, and Books
Google recently announced its selections for the best apps, games, and books of 2024, revealing a mix of anticipated and unexpected winners. Let's explore the Google Play Awards 2024 winners.
Game of the Year: A Surprise Contender
The coveted Game of the Year award went to AFK Journey, a fantasy RPG from Farlight and Lilith Games. Its expansive world, stunning visuals, and epic battles featuring a large cast of characters secured the win. While the victory of an "Away From Keyboard" (AFK) idle game might surprise some, Google highlighted the game's exploration and visual appeal as key factors.
Best Multi-Device Gaming Experience
Supercell's Clash of Clans earned the Best Multi-Device Game award, thanks to its expansion beyond mobile devices to PCs and Chromebooks. Players can now manage their villages, build armies, and engage in clan warfare across phones, tablets, and desktops.
Other Notable Winners
The remaining awards included:
- Best Multiplayer Game: Supercell's Squad Busters
- Best Pick Up & Play Game: NetEase Games' Eggy Party, praised for its accessible gameplay.
- Best Story: Solo Leveling: Arise (a somewhat surprising choice, given the varied opinions on its narrative).
- Best Indie Game: Yes, Your Grace, developed by Brave at Night and published by Noodlecake, a popular RPG that made its mobile debut this year after a successful PC launch in 2020.
- Best Ongoing Game: Honkai: Star Rail, recognized for its consistent updates and substantial content.
- Best Family Game: 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
What are your thoughts on the Google Play Awards 2024? Share your opinions in the comments below. Stay tuned for our next article covering Stumble Guys' exciting winter events.
