Google has revealed its picks for the best Android games of 2025, spotlighting a mix of familiar franchises and standout indie hits. The list, curated by Play Store editors, rewards games that pushed boundaries in innovation, performance, and cross-platform play. While most selections are smartphone-first, one PC title also made the cut.
Pokémon TCG Pocket takes Game of the Year
Shiftdelete.netGoogle’s Best Game of 2025 goes to Pokémon TCG Pocket, a digital card battler that nails the collectible experience. The app blends the satisfaction of opening booster packs with smooth, streamlined mechanics. It’s not just for die-hard TCG fans either, it’s built to welcome newcomers while still scratching that collector’s itch.
It’s also one of the few titles this year recognized by both Google and Apple, securing a finalist spot on the App Store’s iOS list.
Hands-on photos reveal the Honor Robot Phone with a gimbal camera arm that folds out for star tracking, selfies, and AI tracking.
Disney Speedstorm wins best cross-platform game
For games that span mobile, tablet, and desktop, Disney Speedstorm raced ahead of the competition. The arcade racer impressed with its consistent controls, polished visuals, and cross-play and cross-progression that let players bounce between platforms without missing a beat.
Here are the rest of Google Play’s top Android games for 2025:
- Best Multiplayer: Dunk City Dynasty – A fast-paced, friend-friendly basketball experience
- Best Pick-Up-and-Play: Candy Crush Solitaire – Simple, satisfying, and perfect for short or long sessions
- Best Indie: Chants of Sennaar – A puzzle-rich game praised for its unique art and inventive storytelling
- Best Story: Disco Elysium – The acclaimed RPG finally lands on Android, bringing its rich dialogue and heavy narrative with it
- Best Ongoing Game: Wuthering Waves – Honored for steady content updates and long-term support
- Best Play Pass Game: Dredge – A quiet, eerie fishing mystery that’s both relaxing and unsettling
- Best PC Game via Google Play: Odin: Valhalla Rising – An open-world MMORPG with full mouse and keyboard support
Android gaming stayed strong in 2025
This year’s list shows how mobile gaming continues to evolve beyond quick distractions. From layered stories like Disco Elysium to deep mechanics in Wuthering Waves, Android games are matching console-quality experiences more than ever while still making room for casual gems like Candy Crush Solitaire.
Whether you’re into intense PvP or story-driven indies, Google’s 2025 picks cover the full spectrum.
