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<p class="drop-cap" data-block-key="7ubas">Google Play has named the best games and apps of 2024. This year&#8217;s awards are a thank you to the talented developers who make the Android ecosystem so vibrant, building fantastic apps and games across all your devices.</p>
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<p data-block-key="7ubas"><b>Best app:</b> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.partiful.partiful" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-onclick="{";event";:";page interaction";,";category";:";in-article links";,";action";:";link click";,";label";:";https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.partiful.partiful";}"><b>Partiful</b></a></p>
<p data-block-key="l63k">Event planning platform Partiful took home Play’s Best App award thanks to its intuitive design and fresh twist on invite creation. Its “Party Genie” tool helps quickly design invitations and offers an easy way for potential attendees to RSVP via a simple link.</p>
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<p data-block-key="7ubas"><b>Best game: “</b><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farlightgames.igame.gp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-onclick="{";event";:";page interaction";,";category";:";in-article links";,";action";:";link click";,";label";:";https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farlightgames.igame.gp";}"><b>AFK Journey</b></a>”</p>
<p data-block-key="15buv">“AFK Journey”’s expansive roster of characters and satisfying tactical battle system made this fantasy RPG our Best Game of the year. Its vast explorable world and beautiful art style also helps it stand apart from its peers.</p>
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<p data-block-key="dvi6u">With a vast library of television shows, movies and original content, Max’s ability to let you pick up where you left off across a multitude of devices secured its spot as an award winner. Whether you&#8217;re watching on your television, tablet or even via a car with Google built-in, you can enjoy a full library of content wherever you are.</p>
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<p data-block-key="7ubas"><b>Best multi-device game: “</b><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.supercell.clashofclans" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-onclick="{";event";:";page interaction";,";category";:";in-article links";,";action";:";link click";,";label";:";https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.supercell.clashofclans";}"><b>Clash of Clans</b></a><b>”</b></p>
<p data-block-key="6g6dj">&#8220;Clash of Clans&#8221; may have been around for well over a decade — but this year it went even bigger by expanding to PCs and Chromebooks. Now the mobile classic is optimized across everywhere you play, however you want to play, whether it’s on a phone, foldable, tablet, Chromebook or PC.</p>
<p data-block-key="2i189">&#8220;Clash of Clans&#8221; may have been around for well over a decade — but this year it went even bigger by expanding to PCs and Chromebooks. Now the mobile classic is optimized across everywhere you play, however you want to play, whether it’s on a phone, foldable, tablet, Chromebook or PC.</p>
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<li data-block-key="66hh2"><b>Best for Fun:</b> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.milamovement.app&;e=Refresh::Arm_Force" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-onclick="{";event";:";page interaction";,";category";:";in-article links";,";action";:";link click";,";label";:";https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.milamovement.app&;e=Refresh::Arm_Force";}">Mila by Camilla Lorentzen</a></li>
<li data-block-key="fil3l"><b>Best for Personal Growth:</b> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crazylab.cameramath&;e=Refresh::Arm_Force" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-onclick="{";event";:";page interaction";,";category";:";in-article links";,";action";:";link click";,";label";:";https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crazylab.cameramath&;e=Refresh::Arm_Force";}">UpStudy &#8211; Camera Math Solver</a></li>
<li data-block-key="f1dl8"><b>Best Everyday Essential:</b> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbs.diet" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-onclick="{";event";:";page interaction";,";category";:";in-article links";,";action";:";link click";,";label";:";https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbs.diet";}">MacroFactor &#8211; Macro Tracker</a></li>
<li data-block-key="evovd"><b>Best Hidden Gem:</b> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.timeleft.app" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-onclick="{";event";:";page interaction";,";category";:";in-article links";,";action";:";link click";,";label";:";https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.timeleft.app";}">Timeleft</a></li>
<li data-block-key="con0j"><b>Best for Watches:</b> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drillyapps.babydaybook" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-onclick="{";event";:";page interaction";,";category";:";in-article links";,";action";:";link click";,";label";:";https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drillyapps.babydaybook";}">Baby Daybook &#8211; Newborn Tracker</a></li>
<li data-block-key="3logm"><b>Best for Large Screens:</b> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brakefield.painter" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-onclick="{";event";:";page interaction";,";category";:";in-article links";,";action";:";link click";,";label";:";https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brakefield.painter";}">Infinite Painter</a></li>
<li data-block-key="ep6q8"><b>Best for Google TV:</b> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.peacocktv.peacockandroid" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-onclick="{";event";:";page interaction";,";category";:";in-article links";,";action";:";link click";,";label";:";https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.peacocktv.peacockandroid";}">Peacock TV: Stream TV &; Movies</a></li>
<li data-block-key="64fbb"><b>Best for Cars:</b> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.pbskids.video" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-onclick="{";event";:";page interaction";,";category";:";in-article links";,";action";:";link click";,";label";:";https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.pbskids.video";}">PBS KIDS Video</a></li>
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<li data-block-key="8dcp8"><b>Best Multiplayer:</b> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.supercell.squad" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-onclick="{";event";:";page interaction";,";category";:";in-article links";,";action";:";link click";,";label";:";https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.supercell.squad";}">Squad Busters</a></li>
<li data-block-key="8djhh"><b>Best Pick Up &; Play:</b> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netease.partyglobal" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-onclick="{";event";:";page interaction";,";category";:";in-article links";,";action";:";link click";,";label";:";https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netease.partyglobal";}">Eggy Party</a></li>
<li data-block-key="1anq2"><b>Best Indie:</b> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.yesyourgrace" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-onclick="{";event";:";page interaction";,";category";:";in-article links";,";action";:";link click";,";label";:";https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.yesyourgrace";}">Yes, Your Grace</a></li>
<li data-block-key="1110d"><b>Best Story:</b> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netmarble.sololv" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-onclick="{";event";:";page interaction";,";category";:";in-article links";,";action";:";link click";,";label";:";https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netmarble.sololv";}">Solo Leveling: Arise</a></li>
<li data-block-key="a7a48"><b>Best Ongoing:</b> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.HoYoverse.hkrpgoversea" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-onclick="{";event";:";page interaction";,";category";:";in-article links";,";action";:";link click";,";label";:";https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.HoYoverse.hkrpgoversea";}">Honkai: Star Rail</a></li>
<li data-block-key="7eglh"><b>Best for Families</b>: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kidsatplay.tabtimeworld" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-onclick="{";event";:";page interaction";,";category";:";in-article links";,";action";:";link click";,";label";:";https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kidsatplay.tabtimeworld";}">Tab Time World</a></li>
<li data-block-key="emo3c"><b>Best on Play Pass:</b> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ironhidegames.android.kingdomrush.alliance" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-onclick="{";event";:";page interaction";,";category";:";in-article links";,";action";:";link click";,";label";:";https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ironhidegames.android.kingdomrush.alliance";}">Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance</a></li>
<li data-block-key="6ncnr"><b>Best for Google Play Games on PC:</b> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devsisters.cba" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-onclick="{";event";:";page interaction";,";category";:";in-article links";,";action";:";link click";,";label";:";https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devsisters.cba";}">Cookie Run: Tower of Adventures</a></li>
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