Pokemon Unite, the latest game from Niantic and The Pokemon Company, has been recognized as the best game of 2021, according to Google Play. Voted by Android users, Pokemon Unite has been awarded the prestigious prize for its “dynamic gameplay and cross-platform experience.”
Before we dive into the rest of the categories, it’s worth mentioning that the Paramount+ app and Garena Free Fire MAX game received the Users’ Choice 2021 award.
Best Competitive
- League of Legends: Wild Rift
- MARVEL Future Revolution
- Pokémon UNITE
- Rogue Land
- Suspects: Mystery Mansion
Best Game Changers
- Inked
- JanKenUP!
- Knights of San Francisco
- Overboard!
- Tears of Themis
Best Indies
- 7 Billion Humans
- Bird Alone
- Donut County
- My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge
- Puzzling Peaks EXE
Best Pick Up & Play
- Cats in Time
- Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!
- Disney POP TOWN
- Switchcraft
- Towers
Best for Tablets
- Chicken Police — Paint it RED!
- League of Legends: Wild Rift
- My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge
- Overboard!
- The Procession to Calvary
Unlike previous years, Google has decided to expand 2021’s awards to apps and games on tablets, plus apps on Wear OS and Google TV. The titles above received awards based on the feedback coming from Android users in the United States.