Huawei AppGallery Awards 2024 celebrates five years of the storefront

The Huawei AppGallery Awards 2024 have concluded, revealing some surprising winners that are sure to generate buzz among mobile gaming enthusiasts. While our own Pocket Gamer Awards may set a high bar for mobile game accolades, the Huawei AppGallery Awards, celebrating their fifth anniversary, offer a compelling alternative perspective.

This year's Game of the Year went to Summoners War, setting the tone for a unique selection of winners. Unlike many other awards, the Huawei AppGallery Awards showcase a distinct range of titles.

Here's a breakdown of the other category winners:

• Best Action Game: PUBG Mobile
• Best RPG Games: Hero Wars: Alliance, Epic Seven
• Best SLG Games: Evony: The King's Return, World of Tanks Blitz
• Best Family Games: Candy Crush Saga, Gardenscapes
• Best Trending Games: Mecha Domination: Rampage, Tokyo Ghoul: Break the Chains

Beyond the App Store's Usual Suspects

While some choices might differ from personal preferences, it's important to note that award selections often reflect a particular bias. Our own awards, for instance, tend to favor Western games with strong fan bases. The Huawei AppGallery Awards, however, highlight titles popular in other global markets. This diversity is a healthy development, especially with the increasing prominence of alternative app stores. The Huawei AppGallery Awards are likely to gain further prestige as a result.

For those looking for new mobile games to play this weekend, check out our latest list of the top five new mobile games released this week!