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What the Car? picks up the Best Mobile Game award at Gamescom Latam 2024

by Blake Jan 23,2025

Gamescom Latam 2024 Crowns "What the Car?" Best Mobile Game

Gamescom Latam, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, celebrated Latin America's growing gaming influence and the global industry. A key highlight was the game awards, presented in partnership with the BIG Festival. A panel of 49 judges selected finalists across 13 categories, all playable on the show floor, showcasing a commendable blend of mobile and PC titles.

Triband ApS' "What the Car?" emerged victorious in the coveted "Best Mobile Game" category. This accolade follows previous recognition, highlighting the game's exceptional quality.

What the Car? at its showcase booth at Gamescom Latam

While "What the Car?" took center stage, several other outstanding mobile game nominees deserve mention:

  • Junkworld – Ironhide Game Studio
  • Bella Pelo Mundo – Plot Kids
  • An Elmwood Trail – Techyonic
  • Sibel's Journey – Food for Thought Media
  • Residuum Tales of Coral – Iron Games
  • SPHEX – VitalN

Residuum at Gamescom Latam 2024

Beyond the mobile category, other Gamescom Latam 2024 winners included:

  • Game of the Year: Chants of Sennar - Rundisc
  • Best Game from Latin America: Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure – Furniture & Mattress
  • Best Brazilian Game: Momodora: Moonlit Farewell - Bombservice
  • Best Casual Game: Station to Station – Galaxy Groove Studios
  • Best Audio: Dordogne - UMANIMATION and UN JE NE SAIS QUOI
  • Best Art: Harold Halibut – Slow Bros. UG.
  • Best Multiplayer: Extremely Powerful Capybaras – Studio Bravarda and PM Studios
  • Best Narrative: Once Upon A Jester – Bonte Avond
  • Best XR/VR: Sky Climb - VRMonkey
  • Best Gameplay: Pacific Drive – Ironwood Studios
  • Best Pitch from Regional Game Development Associations: Dark Crown – Hyper Dive Game Studio

Experience the award-winning "What the Car?" now! It's available on the App Store via Apple Arcade, a subscription service costing $6.99 (or regional equivalent) per month.