The Google I/O Conference is just around the corner and like it’s customary, Google has just announced the nominees for the Google Play Awards 2017. As the name suggests, the Play Awards recognizes the best apps and games on the Play Store. The winners of the awards will be announced at the I/O conference next month. Considering the I/O conference is aimed at developers, it’s only fitting to award the best Android developers.
This year’s Play Awards features 12 categories of awards, ranging from the best apps & games to the best standout indie apps. The winners will be chosen by different teams at Google that work hand-in-hand with the relevant categories. Also, the common requirement between the various nominees are high star rating, technical performance and freshness, while requiring a launch or major update since last year.
So, without any further ado, here are all the Google Play Awards 2017 nominees:
Best App
Best Game
- Transformers: Forged to Fight
- Choices
- Fire Emblem Heroes
- Lineage 2 Revolution
- Pokémon Go
Best App for Kids
- Teeny Titans
- Animal Jam – Play Wild!
- Hot Wheels: Race Off
- Think! Think!
- Toca Life: Vacation
Best Multiplayer Game
- Hearthstone
- Dawn of Titans
- FIFA Mobile
- Lords Mobile
- Modern Strike Online!
Best Android Wear Experience
- Lifesum
- Runtastic Running & Fitness
- Foursquare City Guide
- Bring!
- Seven
Best TV Experience
Standout Indie
Standout Startup
Best VR Experience
- Virtual Virtual Reality
- The Arcslinger
- Mekorama VR
- Gunjack 2: End of Shift
- The Turning Forest
Best AR Experience
- Dinosaurs Among Us
- Crayola Color Blaster
- Holo
- Wayfair View
- WOORLD
Best Accessibility
- Open Sesame
- A Blind Legend
- Eye-D
- IFTTT
- Swiftkey Symbols
Best Social Impact
The winners of the Play Awards will get prominent recognition on the Play Store, as well as trophies. You can check out last year’s Play Awards winners here.
