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These are Google Play’s best apps and games of 2020
August 01, 2025
It’s finally December, and that means the latest annual list of Google Play’s best apps and games is now live. Unsurprisingly, this year’s roundup is dominated by wellness apps.
This means thetop app in 2019– Appy Weather – makes way for a sleep readiness app,Loóna. The app was also named a Hidden Gem by Google this year, letting users “quickly disconnect from a long stressful day and get in the right mood for sleep,” according to its description.Genshin Impactwas named by Google as 2020’s best game. The action RPG title was also named one of ourtop open-world gamesto play on mobile this year.
Google also asked users to vote for their favorites of 2020. Here’s what the US public decided.
Users’ Choice 2020
Have a look at all of Google’s picks of the year for the US below, which includes five categories for apps, and four for games.
Google Play’s Best Apps of 2020
Best personal growth apps
Best hidden gem apps
Best everyday essential apps
Best apps for good
Best apps for fun
Google Play’s Best Games of 2020
Best indie games
Best casual games
Best innovative games
Best competitive games
That’s it for Google Play’s best apps and games of 2020 roundup! Do you think the company missed any gems? What were your favorite apps or games of the year? Let us know with a comment below.
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