Google names the best apps and games on Google Play Store for 2023

Google Play began asking users to vote for the greatest games and apps of 2023 in early November. One month later, the results are in, and we now have a long list of titles to look into, as they now have the approval of not only Google's editors, but also real users.

Google has the finest overall apps and games, as well as the best multi-device apps and games. Then, Google takes a step further, categorizing the greatest applications and games as best for enjoyment, best for personal growth, best hidden gem, and best with AI. We've included some of Google's suggestions below.

If you're curious about how real users voted, the results aren't all that impressive. ChatGPT, OpenAI's conversation bot, is the #1 app. Monopoly Go is the game to play. As we previously stated, neither app is really intriguing, but both teams deserve praise. Check out the listings below, which include direct links to Google Play so you can try them out for yourself.

Best overall app and game

• Best App: Imprint: Learn Visually
• Best Game: Honkai: Star Rail

Best multi-device app and game

• Best Multi-device App: Spotify
• Best Multi-device Game: OUTERPLANE – Strategy Anime

Users’ Choice app and game

• Users’ Choice App: ChatGPT
• Users’ Choice Game: MONOPOLY GO!

Best apps of 2023

Best for Fun: Bumble For Friends: Meet IRL

• Honorable mention: Reelsy Reel Maker Video Editor

Best for Personal Growth: Voidpet Garden: Mental Health

• Honorable mention: Imprint: Learn Visually

Best Everyday Essential: Artifact: Feed Your Curiosity

• Honorable mention: ReciMe: Easy & Tasty Recipes

Best Hidden Gem: Aware: Mindfulness & Wellbeing

• Honorable mention: Stippl: Explore, Plan & Share

Best with AI: Character AI: AI-Powered Chat

• Honorable mention: ChatGPT

Best games of 2023

Best Multiplayer: Farlight 84

• Honorable mentions: Arena Breakout, Call of Dragons, MARVEL SNAP, Undawn

Best Pick Up & Play: MONOPOLY GO!

• Honorable mentions: Chrome Valley Customs, Mighty DOOM, Monster Hunter Now, Ninja Must Die

Best Indies: Vampire Survivors

• Honorable mentions: Roto Force, Song of Bloom, Super Meat Boy Forever, Underground Blossom

Best Story: Honkai: Star Rail

• Honorable mentions: Down in Bermuda, FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS, Lost Words: Beyond the Page, MementoMori: AFKRPG

Best Ongoing: Stumble Guys

• Honorable mentions: Clash of Clans, EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile Soccer, Merge Gardens, Royal Match