Google Play has officially unveiled the winners of its Best of 2025 awards, celebrating the apps, books, and games that defined the year on Android devices. This year’s selection features a wide range of standout titles, with the new digital card game, Pokémon TCG Pocket, securing the highly coveted “Best Game” title. The game was praised for its smooth animations and tactile experience, particularly its satisfying digital pack-opening moments.

Key Winners Across Gaming Categories

The awards recognized top performers across nine different gaming categories. Beyond the overall winner, several popular titles earned specific recognition for their excellence in distinct areas:

Best Game: Pokemon TCG Pocket

Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.pokemon.pokemontcgp&hl=en

Best Multi-device Game: Disney Speedstorm

Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gameloft.anmp.disney.speedstorm&hl=en

Best Multiplayer Game: Dunk City Dynasty

Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netease.dcd&hl=en

Best Pick Up & Play Game: Candy Crush Solitaire

Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.king.apps.candysolitaire&hl=en

Best Indie Game: Chants of Sennaar

Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playdigious.chantsofsennaar&hl=en

Best Story: Disco Elysium

Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ZAUM.M0_stable&hl=en

Best Ongoing: Wuthering Waves

Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kurogame.wutheringwaves.global&hl=en

Best on Play Pass: Dredge

Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.BlackSaltGames.DREDGE&hl=en

Best of Google Play on PC: Odin: Valhalla Rising

Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kakaogames.gbod&hl=en

It should be noted that these winners are based on the U.S. region. Players in other countries can check their local Google Play Store to see the regional winners selected for their country.