Best of 2025: Top gaming Android apps on Google Play Store

Google has announced the best Android apps of 2025 on the Play Store.

Leading the chart is the CookieRun India: Running Game. It has garnered top honours in two categories, including best game and best pick up and play.

Whereas Free Fire Max, is adjudged as the best ongoing game. It has managed to hook Indian audiences through its in-game content, including skins, distinctly Indian soundtracks, and characters in Indian outfits.

And, Kamala - Horror Exorcism Escape has grabbed the Best Indie Game award. Set in 1980s rural India, it delivers an immersive survival puzzle horror experience, a new and challenging genre.

Real Cricket Swipe game reflects the huge sports fandom in India, including references to popular regional teams. It has captured local gamers' attention and is adjudged as the best Made in India game.

Best of 2025: Here are the top gaming Android apps on Google Play Store

Best Android gaming app: CookieRun India- Running Game

CookieRun India- Running Game on Google Play Store.

Best multi-device game: Disney Speedstorm

Disney Speedstorm on Google Play Store.

Best multiplayer Android gaming app: 8 Pool Fever: Billiards Arena

8 Pool Fever: Billiards Arena on Google Play Store.

Best pick up and play Android gaming app: CookieRun India: Running Game

CookieRun India: Running Game on Google Play Store.

Best Indie Android gaming app: Kamla - Horror Exorcism Escape

Kamla - Horror Exorcism Escape on Google Play Store.

Best story-based Android game: Prince of Persia: Lost Crown

Prince of Persia: Lost Crown on Google Play Store.

Best made in India Android game: Real Cricket Swipe

Real Cricket Swipe on Google Play Store.

Best Ongoing Android game: Free Fire MAX

Free Fire MAX on Google Play Store.

Best Play Pass Android game: DREDGE

DREDGE on Google Play Store.

Best for Google Play Games on PC: Whiteout Survival

Whiteout Survival on Google Play Store.

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