'What the Car?' Wins Best Mobile Game at Gamescom Latam

Gamescom Latam 2024 Crowns "What the Car?" Best Mobile Game

Gamescom Latam, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, celebrated Latin America's growing gaming influence and the global industry. A highlight was the game awards, presented in partnership with the BIG Festival. A panel of 49 judges selected finalists across 13 categories, all playable on the show floor – a refreshing mix of mobile and PC titles.

Triband ApS' "What the Car?" emerged victorious in the "Best Mobile Game" category. This win follows earlier recognition in an article highlighting lesser-known gems, underscoring its growing popularity.

While "What the Car?" took the top prize, the other nominated mobile games deserve a mention for their high quality:

• Junkworld – Ironhide Game Studio
• Bella Pelo Mundo – Plot Kids
• An Elmwood Trail – Techyonic
• Sibel's Journey – Food for Thought Media
• Residuum Tales of Coral – Iron Games
• SPHEX – VitalN

Beyond the mobile category, other Gamescom Latam 2024 winners included:

• Game of the Year: Chants of Sennar - Rundisc
• Best Game from Latin America: Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure – Furniture & Mattress
• Best Brazilian Game: Momodora: Moonlit Farewell - Bombservice
• Best Casual Game: Station to Station – Galaxy Groove Studios
• Best Audio: Dordogne - UMANIMATION and UN JE NE SAIS QUOI
• Best Art: Harold Halibut – Slow Bros. UG.
• Best Multiplayer: Extremely Powerful Capybaras – Studio Bravarda and PM Studios
• Best Narrative: Once Upon A Jester – Bonte Avond
• Best XR/VR: Sky Climb - VRMonkey
• Best Gameplay: Pacific Drive – Ironwood Studios
• Best Pitch from Regional Game Development Associations: Dark Crown – Hyper Dive Game Studio

Ready to experience the award-winning "What the Car?"? It's available now on the App Store via Apple Arcade (a $6.99/month subscription).