Winners Announced: Google Play Awards 2024

Google just announced its top picks for the best apps, games, and books of 2024, revealing some expected winners and a few unexpected surprises. Curious to see who took home the coveted awards? Read on to discover the complete list of Google Play Awards 2024 winners.

Top Performers of 2024

The title of Best Game of the Year went to AFK Journey, a fantasy RPG developed by Farlight and Lilith Games. Its expansive world, stunning visuals, and epic battles featuring a large cast of characters secured its victory. While the win for an "Away From Keyboard" idle game might seem unexpected, Google highlights the game's exploration elements and impressive graphics as key factors.

Supercell's Clash of Clans earned the Best Multi-Device Game award, a testament to its expansion beyond mobile platforms to PCs and Chromebooks. Players can now engage in raiding, base building, and clan warfare across various devices.

Other notable winners include Supercell's Squad Busters for Best Multiplayer Game, and NetEase Games' Eggy Party for Best Pick Up & Play, thanks to its easy-to-learn gameplay.

A surprising win for Best Story went to Solo Leveling: Arise. While its narrative might not be universally praised, its popularity amongst players clearly resonated with Google. This was arguably the most unexpected choice of the 2024 awards.

Yes, Your Grace, developed by Brave at Night and published by Noodlecake, secured the Best Indie Game title. Having initially launched on PC in 2020, its mobile debut this year solidified its success.

Honkai: Star Rail won Best Ongoing Game, maintaining its popularity through consistent updates and new content. Tab Time World by Kids at Play was recognized as Best for Families, while Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance took home the Play Pass award. Finally, Cookie Run: Tower of Adventures was crowned the Best Google Play Games on PC title.

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