Pocket Gamer People's Choice 2025 Winner Revealed in Cologne

Voting for the Pocket Gamer People's Choice Award 2025 has officially ended, and the final tally is underway. Who will claim the coveted prize? You'll find out at the Mobile Game Awards in Cologne on August 19th. If you're interested in attending, a limited number of tickets are still available—be sure to secure yours before they're gone. It's always an unforgettable evening.

In case you missed our frequent updates about the event, here are the nominees for the People's Choice Award:

• Balatro
• Battle Cars: Nitro PvP Shooter
• Bloons Card Storm
• Etheria: Restart
• Fortnite
• Gordian Quest
• I Am Your Beast
• Lara Croft: Guardian of Light
• Marvel Mystic Mayhem
• Monument Valley 3
• Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
• Scattered Verse
• Shogun Showdown
• Songs of Conquest
• Squid Game: Unleashed
• Sunset Hills
• The Star Named EOS
• Thronefall
• What the Clash?

That's an impressive selection, wouldn't you agree? The mobile gaming landscape has been thriving, especially over the past year—something clearly reflected in the absence of several major titles. Dredge didn't make the list, and neither did Jump King, to name just a couple that come to mind. Moments like these remind me how challenging it is to choose a winner. There’s simply an overwhelming number of outstanding options.

Tough competition

Let's spotlight a few of the standout nominees. Balatro made a huge splash upon its debut, featuring a straightforward concept paired with a Joker system that lets players exploit the game in endlessly creative ways. Meanwhile, Bloons Card Storm continued Ninja Kiwi’s legacy of excellence, showing yet again that the tower defence genre remains full of innovation. And let’s not forget the impressive ports we’ve seen this year, including Lara Croft: Guardian of Light, Gordian Quest, and Sunset Hills.

Whoever walks away with the trophy on August 19th will have triumphed over some incredibly tough rivals—and that deserving winner will have been decided by your votes. Thank you so much for participating and making your voice heard.