Google has released the full list of winners for the best apps and games available on Google Play for the year 2025. There are millions of apps on the Google Play Store, and this list gives an easy way to discover what apps and games we should check out.
The best overall app and game went to the Focus Friend by Hank Green. This is an app that follows the recent trend of people wanting to focus more and be distracted less. You can understand why it won, and a fun fact that it is an app by a YouTuber adds a cherry on top.
The best game went to the Pokémon TCG Pocket. This game won because it “went above and beyond to deliver an authentic version of the iconic trading card game,” as Google says.
The best multidevice app and game went to the Luminar Photo Editor. This app won because of its ability to use AI-powered tools to allow pros to create stunning images while being fluid and powerful.
The best multidevice game went to Disney Speedstorm. Google loved this game because of its lovely visuals, exotic locations, and it is optimized well across PC, tablet or mobile.
Here is the rest of the list:
Best apps of 2025
- Best for Fun: Edits, an Instagram app
- Best for Personal Growth: Focus Friend by Hank Green
- Best Everyday Essential: Wiser – 15 Minute Audio Books
- Best Hidden Gem: Pingo AI Language Learning
- Best for Families: ABCmouse 2: Kids Learning Game
- Best for Watches: SleepisolBio: sleep, alarm
- Best for Large Screens: Goodnotes: Notes, docs, PDF
- Best for Cars: SoundCloud: The Music You Love
- Best for XR Headsets: Calm – Sleep, Meditate, Relax
Best games of 2025
- Best Multiplayer: Dunk City Dynasty
- Best Pick Up & Play: Candy Crush Solitaire
- Best Indie: Chants of Sennaar
- Best Story: Disco Elysium
- Best Ongoing: Wuthering Waves
- Best on Play Pass: DREDGE
- Best for Google Play Games on PC: Odin: Valhalla Rising
