Pokémon TCG Pocket has been awarded Apple's Best Game of the Year recognition

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In Apple's 2025 App Store Awards, accolades were given to a number of games including Pokémon TCG Pocket, Dredge, Cyberpunk 2077, Porta Nubi, and What The Clash?. These selections were praised for both their ingenuity in technology and their significant cultural influence.

The tech giant explained that the award-winning games and apps were "hand-selected" by App Store editors from a broader list of 45 contenders excelling in innovation, user experience, and design.

Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, remarked, "Every year, we're inspired by the ways developers turn their best ideas into innovative experiences that enrich people's lives." He emphasized that this year's award recipients epitomize the creativity and quality that distinguish the App Store, highlighting the profound effect top-tier apps and games have worldwide.

The following summarizes the 2025 Apple Store Awards game champions:

iPhone Game of the Year: Pokémon TCG Pocket
iPad Game of the Year: Dredge
Mac Game of the Year: Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year: Porta Nubi
Apple Arcade Game of the Year: What The Clash?

The Cultural Impact awards were similarly presented to Art of Fauna, Despelote, and Chants of Sennaar.

Moreover, Google Play also shared its annual Best Of lists for 2025, recognizing titles such as Pokémon TCG Pocket, Candy Crush Solitaire, Disco Elysium, and Dredge.