GamingonPhone Awards 2025
The annual GamingonPhone Awards showcase the collective passion and dedication that drive the mobile gaming industry to captivate and entertain audiences worldwide. This thoughtfully curated event, shaped by an esteemed mobile games industry jury panel, our team, and the community, honors the industry's unwavering commitment to excellence.
Live Awards Night (October 17, 2025)
Winners will be revealed during an unforgettable live ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand, celebrating the best of mobile gaming from across the globe.
The night starts when the gates open at 4:00 PM (Bangkok Time, GMT+7), letting guests arrive and settle in. At 5:00 PM, there will be an introduction and some words from sponsors.
Categories this year
- Mobile Game Of The Year
- On-going Mobile Game Of The Year
- Indie Mobile Game Of The Year
- Premium Mobile Game Of The Year
- Innovative Mobile Game Of The Year
- Mobile Game Community Of The Year
- Apple Arcade Game Of The Year
- Netflix Game Of The Year
- Visual Spectacle Of The Year
- Mobile Game Adaptation Of The Year
- Most Anticipated Mobile Game Of The Year
- Player's Choice Mobile Game Of The Year
- Indie Mobile Game Studio Of The Year
- Best Voice Acting In Mobile Game
- Mobile Game Update Of The Year
- Mobile Esports Game Of The Year
- Mobile Esports Team Of The Year
- Mobile Esports Player Of The Year
- Mobile Game Video Creator Of The Year
- Mobile Game Developer Of The Year
- Mobile Game Publisher Of The Year
- Best IP Crossover Of The Year
- Advertising & UA Service Provider Of The Year
- Mobile Analytics Tool Of The Year
- Payment Service Provider Of The Year
- Alternate App Store Of The Year
- Best QA & Localization Service Provider Of The Year
- Best PR / Marketing Team Of The Year
- Leader in Climate Action and Social Innovation
Now lets see the winners
The GamingonPhone Awards 2025 came to a grand close on October 17th in Bangkok, Thailand, marking the event's first-ever in-person ceremony a grand success. After weeks of anticipation and voting from the Jury, the Public, and the GamingonPhone editorial team, the winners across 30 diverse categories have finally been revealed.
1. Mobile Game Of The Year
Winner : DC Dark Legion
Drumrolls! DC: Dark Legion takes home the prestigious Game of the Year title at the GamingonPhone Awards 2025. Banking on a major IP, it delivered brilliantly, having DC Universe involved in a strong mix of strategy, visuals, and presentation.
2. On-Going Game Of The Year
Winner : Clash Royale
Clash Royale continues to prove that great games only get better with time, winning the Ongoing Game of the Year award. If we think of a game that is delivering strong results for Supercell, Clash Royale takes the cake, and no doubt, it remains a fan favorite year after year.
3. Indie Mobile Game Of The Year
Winner : Subnautica
Subnautica captured the hearts of so many small-screen fans with its action–adventure and rightly shines bright as the Indie Game of the Year.
4. Premium Mobile Game Of The Year
Winner : Prince of Persia : The Lost Crown
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown claims the Premium Game of the Year award for delivering a complete, high-quality experience.
5. Innovative Game Of The Year
Winner : Dredge
Innovation is always exciting, and among the amazing creative titles we had this year, Dredge managed to capture a large chunk of the fanbase and took home the Innovative Game of the Year award at the 5th edition of GamingonPhone Awards.
6. Mobile Game Community Of The Year
Winner : The Battle Of Polytopia
The Battle of Polytopia managed to nurture one of the most vibrant, passionate, and supportive player communities out there, which takes the award for Mobile Game Community of the Year.
7. Apple Arcade Game Of The Year
Winner : LEGO Hill Climb Adventures
LEGO Hill Climb Adventures stood tall among Apple Arcade releases thanks to the title bringing the world of LEGO and Hill Climb Racing together, claiming the Apple Arcade Game of the Year title.
8. Netflix Game Of The Year
Winner : Blood Line: A Rebel Moon Game
As Netflix Games continues to grow, Blood Line: A Rebel Moon Game emerged as a clear standout, earning the Netflix Game of the Year award for 2025.
9. Visual Spectacle Of The Year
Winner : Black Beacon
From breathtaking visuals to technical excellence, Black Beacon stunned players everywhere and took home Visual Spectacle of the Year.
10. Mobile Game Adaptation Of The Year
Winner : DC Dark Legion
DC Dark Legion emerged triumphant in yet another category by winning Mobile Game Adaptation Of The Year, as the strategy title nailed the challenge of adapting an existing IP, transforming it into a mobile experience that feels both faithful and fresh.
11. Most Anticipated Game Of The Year
Winner : Honor of Kings World
Even before release, Honor of Kings: World has the community buzzing. Rightfully, it earned the Players’ Choice Game of the Year, showing just how much players love this title.
12. Players’ Choice Game Of The Year
Winner : Umamusume Pretty Derby
Driven by overwhelming fan support during our Voting process, Uma Musume Pretty Derby earned the Players’ Choice Game of the Year.
13. Best Voice Acting in Mobile Game
Winner : Joshua Waters for Phainon in Honkai Star Rail
Joshua Waters was phenomenal in delivering voice acting for Phainon in Honkai Star Rail, thus taking home the Best Voice Acting in a Mobile Game award at GamingonPhone Awards 2025.
14. Mobile Game Update Of The Year
Winner : Cookie Run Kingdom 6.0 Update
Cookie Run Kingdom 6.0 Update revitalized its gameplay with an update that kept players hooked, winning Mobile Game Update of the Year.
15. Mobile Esports Game Of The Year
Winner : Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
For the second year in a row, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang proves its reign is far from over, retaining the crown as Mobile Esports Game of the Year.
16. Mobile Esports Team Of The Year
Winner : Team Liquid PH
Team Liquid PH (MLBB) secured the Mobile Esports Team of the Year title, which was driven by dominating performances across MLBB events.
17. Mobile Esports Player Of The Year
Winner : Karl "KarlTzy" Nepomuceno
Karl "KarlTzy" Nepomuceno – MLBB won the Mobile Esports Player of the Year award, who was part of the success of the Esports Team of the Year Award winner, Team Liquid PH.
18. Mobile Game Video Creator Of The Year
Winner : LIARS FC Soccerworld
LIARS FC Soccerworld takes the Mobile Game Video Creator of the Year title for their eFootball content, which is a good measure of quality and consistency.
19. Mobile Game Developer Of The Year
Winner : MOONTON Games
Innovation and consistency defined MOONTON Games, with both releases and updates to the existing hits, which helped them in earning them the Mobile Game Developer of the Year award.
20. Mobile Game Publisher Of The Year
Winner : Scopely
Scopely showcased excellence in publishing excellent titles over the year, and won the Mobile Game Publisher of the Year at the 5th edition of GamingonPhone Awards 2025.
21. Indie Mobile Game Studio Of The Year
Winner : Black Salt Games
With creativity at its core, Black Salt Games delivered an exceptional title in Dredge, earning well-deserved recognition by winning the Indie Mobile Game Studio of the Year award.
22. Best IP Crossover Of The Year
Winner : Clash of Clans x WWE
1,2, and 3! A pinfall win for the Clash of Clans x WWE collaboration that had a fun blend of two worlds in perfect sync, winning Best IP Crossover of the Year for a strategic mix of in-ring experience of professional wrestling.
23. Advertising & UA Service Provider Of The Year
Winner : Gamelight
Gamelight redefined mobile game marketing this year with impactful campaigns, earning Advertising & UA Service Provider of the Year.
24. Mobile Analytics Tool Of The Year
Winner : Sensor Tower
Empowering studios with smart insights and data-driven growth, Sensor Tower wins the Payment Service Provider of the Year award.
25. Payment Service Provider Of The Year
Winner : Xsolla
Ensuring seamless and secure transactions worldwide, Xsolla wins the Payment Service Provider of the Year award.
26. Alternate App Store Of The Year
Winner : Aptoide
Aptoide stood out for developer-friendly policies and strong game distribution, earning the Alternate App Store of the Year.
27. Best QA & Localization Service Provider Of The Year
Winner : Keyword Studios
Delivering precision and accessibility across global markets, Keywords Studios is recognized as the Best QA & Localization Service Provider of the Year.
28. Best PR / Marketing Team Of The Year
Winner : Outfit7
Outfit7 PR Team wins Best PR / Marketing Team of the Year for delivering impactful campaigns that connected with players and elevated mobile titles to new heights.
29. External Development Partner Of The Year
Winner : Virtuos
Virtuos takes the External Development Partner of the Year award for offering technical excellence and dependable collaboration that strengthened countless projects.
30. Leader in Climate Action and Social Innovation
Winner : Zimad
ZiMAD is honoured as the Leader in Climate Action and Social Innovation for driving meaningful change and setting a positive example within the gaming industry with its beautiful title, Art of Puzzles.
With this, the 2025 edition of the GamingonPhone Awards has officially come to a close, and what a year it has been for mobile gaming. The ceremony, held in Bangkok, was a spectacular celebration of the best that the mobile gaming industry has to offer.
As we look forward to the future, the excitement doesn’t end here. With new games, technological advancements, and even more memorable experiences on the horizon, the 2026 edition promises to be even bigger.
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