AFK trip, What if…? An Immersive Story, Squad Busters, Thank God You’re Here! and Balatro+ have made it to the list of winners of Apple’s 2024 App Store Award.
“Honoring 17 apps and games that helped users ignite their creativity, reach new milestones, and cherish everyday moments with family and friends,” Apple said, “this year’s winning developers have created apps and games that improved the lives of users and impacted culture around the world. “.
Balatro+ won Apple Arcade game of the Year, while AFK Journey, Squad Busters and Thank Goodness You’re Here! took home the award for iPhone game of the Year, iPad game of the Year, and Mac game of the Year, respectively.
Thrasher: Arcade Odyssey won Apple Vision Pro game of the Year, while NYT Games and Wordle’s The Wreck were recognized for their cultural impact “on users’ lives and communities.”
“We’re thrilled to honor this impressive group of developers who are harnessing the power of Apple devices and technology to deliver experiences that enrich users’ lives and have a profound impact on their communities,” said CEO Tim Cook. from Apple.
“The remarkable achievements of this year’s winners demonstrate the incredible ingenuity that can be unlocked through apps.”
Last month, AFK Journey was also declared best game of the year on Google Play by the store’s editorial team.