The Pocket Gamer Awards 2024 winners are in! Following two months of nominations and public voting, the results are finally here, showcasing the best mobile games of the year. While some winners were anticipated, several surprising choices emerged from the public vote.
This year's awards represent a high point for mobile gaming, a fact clearly reflected in the exceptional quality of the winning titles. The awards' evolution since their inception in 2010 is remarkable, with this year marking a significant milestone. The winners truly reflect the breadth and depth of the mobile gaming industry.
From the beginning of October's nominations, the response has been overwhelming. The sheer volume of votes is impressive, but even more significant is the feeling that this year's winners list accurately represents the entire mobile gaming landscape.
The winners include titles from gaming giants like NetEase (with their Sony IP: Destiny), Tencent-backed SuperCell, and Scopely, alongside established publishers such as Konami and Bandai Namco, and indie darlings like Rusty Lake and Emoak. The success of ported games is also noteworthy; this year saw many excellent titles transition from other platforms to mobile, a trend reflected in the strong showing of ported games among the winners.
Without further ado, here are the winners:
Best Updated Game of the Year