The best games of 2024

Our top games this year have shown us the importance of community and what we can accomplish when we come together through play. Whether it's teaming up to defeat giant bosses or competing across playful obstacle courses and massive maps, we've had hours of fun immersed in other worlds. Here are Play's best games of 2024.

AFK Journey blew us away within minutes of starting, showcasing exceptional visuals and a fantasy world packed with satisfying things to explore. Playing as an amnesiac Magister Merlin guided by Hammie, your feisty hamster familiar, the land of Esperia is counting on your much-needed help.

Luckily, you're not alone in your quest. Where AFK Journey truly shines is in its expansive character roster and deeply rewarding strategic battle system – which can be enjoyed as an auto battle or with timed inputs. The story itself overflows with rich lore and mysteries to unravel, and it's clear just how much effort and detail has been poured into this world.

With its breathtaking animation, superb voice acting and spellbinding world, the choice for Best Game of 2024 was obvious – we just couldn't get enough of AFK Journey.

It's not often that we see a game with as much longevity and vitality as Clash of Clans, which still boasts an active and vibrant user base over a decade since its release. Supercell hasn't rested though. Its impressive and tireless efforts in optimising Clash of Clans across multiple devices made it an obvious choice for our Best Multi-device Game award this year.

Whether you're looking to make the most of gaming on your foldable device, tablet, Chromebook, phone or even Google Play Games on PC, Clash of Clans provides a stellar user experience that's fully optimised for performance and stability. Can't get enough of decimating your opponents? Play seamlessly on multiple devices and enjoy tactical gameplay that runs as smooth as butter across a variety of surfaces and form factors.