"Google Play Awards 2024: Squad Busters, Honkai: Star Rail Win"

Every year, Google unveils its Best of list, showcasing the standout mobile experiences of the year. The results for 2024 are in, and they align well with expectations. From teaming up to tackle giant bosses to navigating fun-filled obstacle courses, the top games of 2024 on Google Play offer diverse and engaging gameplay.

Supercell's Squad Busters has been crowned the Best Game of 2024, a title that's not surprising given its thrilling tactical multiplayer experience. Players engage in fast-paced battles, building a roster of powerful heroes and competing in various game modes to defeat monsters and loot trees for gems.

Supercell has had an outstanding year, also securing the Best Multi-device Game award with Clash of Clans. Despite being over a decade old, it remains a beloved choice, offering seamless gameplay across phones, foldables, tablets, Chromebooks, and PCs. This flexibility ensures players can enjoy the strategy game anywhere.

Awards were distributed across numerous categories. Squad Busters once again took home the Best Multiplayer award, while the cheerful Eggy Party was named Best Pick Up & Play. In the indie category, Yes, Your Grace clinched the Best Indie award. For those seeking narrative-driven adventures, Solo Leveling: Arise claimed the top spot, and Honkai: Star Rail earned the Best Ongoing award for its consistent updates.

Family-friendly gaming was recognized with Tab Time World taking the honors, and Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance emerged as a favorite on Play Pass. Meanwhile, the adventurous Cookie Run: Tower of Adventures was crowned Best for Google Play Games on PC.

At Pocket Gamer, we're also celebrating the year's achievements with The Pocket Gamer Awards 2024. The voting stage is currently open, so be sure to cast your vote for your favorite games released this year.

Curious about our picks? Here’s our list of the *best games of 2024* so far!