While the video game awards season is often headlined by shows like The Game Awards, BAFTA Game Awards, and the Golden Joysticks, there are additional awards to be won too. This includes the App Store Awards from Apple, which will see the best games and apps recognised in a few weeks. Ahead of the awards being handed out however, the technology giant has revealed the finalists for the 2024 awards.
For those wondering what the App Store Awards looks for in its finalists, we’re told it focuses on “recognition of exceptional user experience, design, and innovation from developers across the world.” This has culminated in 45 nominees across 12 categories, and as for who and what they are, simply look below.
iPhone App of the Year Finalists:
iPhone Game of the Year Finalists:
- AFK Journey
- ThenWereCleaner
- Zenless Zone Zero
iPad App of the Year Finalists:
- Bluey: Let’s Play
- Moises
- Procreate Dreams
iPad Game of the Year Finalists:
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage
- Disney Speedstorm
- Squad Busters
Apple Arcade Game of the Year Finalists:
- Balatro+
- Outlanders 2
- Sonic Dream Team
Mac App of the Year Finalists:
- Adobe Lightroom
- OmniFocus 4
- Shapr3D
Mac Game of the Year Finalists:
- Frostpunk 2
- Stray
- Thank Goodness You’re Here
Apple Watch App of the Year Finalists:
Apple Vision Pro App of the Year Finalists:
- JigSpace
- NBA
- What If…? An Immersive Story
Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year Finalists:
- Loona
- Thrasher
- Vacation Simulator
Apple TV App of the Year Finalists:
Cultural Impact Finalists:
- Arco
- The Bear
- BetterSleep
- Brawl Stars
- DailyArt
- Do You Really Want To Know 2
- EF Hello
- NYT Games
- Oko
- Partiful
- The Wreck