App Store Awards 2025: Celebrating the Best in Gaming with Dredge and Cyberpunk 2077

Apple has announced the results of its App Store Awards, highlighting the «best and most influential apps and games» available on the App Store. «This year’s winners embody the creative spirit and exceptional quality that form the foundation of the App Store philosophy,» stated Apple CEO Tim Cook.

The title of «Best Mac Game» went to Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, which includes the expansion «Phantom Liberty» and has been available on Apple computers since July 17. Other finalists in this category included Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Neva.

The top iPhone game was awarded to the portable version of Pokémon TCG, an adaptation of the collectible card game featuring Pokémon. Just missing the win were Capybara Go! and Thronefall.

For the iPad, Dredge, a game centered on fishing with a touch of horror, took home the award. The finalists in this category were Infinity Nikki and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.

The complete list of winners includes applications that emphasize the importance of mental balance and well-being, tell significant yet lesser-known stories, and aim to make games more accessible.