Rise of Honkai: Star Rail and the Evolution of Pokemon Sleep: Google Play's Top Games in 2023
Discover the top gems of 2023 on Google Play! Unveiling the Best Games, Apps, and more, including the enthralling Honkai: Star Rail and the revolutionary Pokemon Sleep Explore the ultimate picks that have captivated users worldwide
As 2023 draws to a close, the awards season is in full swing and Google has wasted no time in announcing its choices for the Google Play Best Of 2023 Awards. The awards cover games, general apps, and more.
The winning games include Honkai: Star Rail, which claimed the title of Best Story, beating out honorable mentions such as Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis and Down In Bermuda. Pokemon Sleep also took home an award for "Best Games For Good,'' triumphing over competitors like Beecarbonize and Longleaf Valley. The Users' Choice Award, the only award voted on by players, was given to Monopoly Go.
Honkai: Star RailChatGPT--the AI program created by OpenAI that sparked controversy--has been named the Users' Choice for general apps. It also received an honorable mention for the Best With AI award. Other winners include Paw Patrol Academy for the Best With Families award, and Artifact: Feed Your Curiosity as the Best Hidden Gem.
The complete list of games selected for the Google Play Best Of 2023 Awards is as follows:
Best Multiplayer: Farlight 84
Other notable multiplayer games include Arena Breakout, Call of Dragons, Marvel Snap, and Undawn.
Best Pick Up & Play: Monopoly Go
Other notable pick up and play games include Chrome Valley Customs, Mighty Doom, Monster Hunter Now, and Ninja Must Die.
Top Indie Games: Vampire Survivors
Noteworthy Mentions: Roto Force, Song of Bloom, Super Meat Boy Forever, Underground Blossom
Most Compelling Story: Honkai: Star Rail
Notable Mentions: Down in Bermuda, Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, Lost Words: Beyond the Page, MementoMori: AFKRPG
Top Ongoing Game: Stumble Guys
Notable Mentions: Clash of Clans, EA Sports FC Mobile Soccer, Merge Gardens, Royal Match
Top Games for Good: Pokémon Sleep
Notable Mentions: Beecarbonize, Garden Joy - Design Game, Lingo Legend Language Learning, Longleaf Valley: Merge & Plant
Top Picks for Play Pass: Magic Rampage
Other Notable Titles: Arida: Backland’s Awakening, Linea: An Innerlight Game, Machinarium, Silly Royale – Devil Amongst Us
Top Choices for Tablets: Honkai: Star Rail
Other Standouts: Marvel Snap, Monopoly Go, Roto Force, Souls
Best for Chromebooks: Minecraft
Best for Google Play Games on PC: Arknights
Check out the official Google blog for the complete list of winners in all categories. Plus, don't miss The Game Awards next week, where leading nominations include Baldur's Gate 3, Alan Wake II, and The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I am excited about the rise of Honkai: Star Rail and the evolution of Pokemon Sleep. Honkai: Star Rail is an open-world action role-playing game developed by miHoYo. It is set in a science fiction world and features a cast of characters with unique abilities. The game has been praised for its beautiful graphics, immersive gameplay, and engaging story. Pokemon Sleep is a mobile game that tracks the player's sleep patterns and rewards them with in-game items. The game is designed to encourage players to get a good night's sleep. I think it is a great idea and I am excited to see how it evolves in the future.
Overall, I think the Google Play Best Of 2023 Awards are a great way to recognize the best games and apps of the year. I am excited to see what new and innovative games come out in 2024.
