Best desktop/console game
Whatever the vision for your game – simple or complex, with 2D or 3D visuals – a great gaming experience blends concept, innovation, and creativity into one stellar package.
Runners-up
Subnautica: Below Zero by
Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Death's Door by
Devolver Digital/Acid Nerve
Twelve Minutes by
Annapurna Interactive
Dorfromantik by
Toukana Interactive
Best mobile game
These incredible games combine unique concepts, creative visuals, and intuitive controls, for delight designed to fit right in your pocket.
Best AR/VR game
All games have their own set of challenges, but this category looks at creators who grapple with unprecedented design dilemmas to forge the future of AR/VR games.
Runners-up
Hand Physics Lab by
Holonautic
Eye of the Temple by
Rune Johansen
Demeo by
Resolution Games AB
Arashi: Castles of Sin by
Endeavor One
Best multiplayer game
Whether you’re playing online with strangers around the world or in-person with friends on your couch, multiplayer games bring people together. These dynamic experiences are tailored to help us connect.
Crab Game by Dani favorite
Runners-up
Most anticipated game
Let’s take a moment to get excited for some of the remarkable projects currently in development. Looking at 2022 and beyond, here’s what we can’t wait to play.
Runners-up
Valheim by
Iron Gate Studios
Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals by
Night School Studios
V-Rising by
Stunlock Studios
Somerville by
Jumpship
Replaced by
Sad Cat Studios
Best student project
This category celebrates some of the fantastic projects developed by creators who are studying at an educational institution – and shaping the future ahead.
Metamorphos by Digipen favorite
Runners-up
Postbird by
ISART DIGITAL
Not Raised by Wolves by
VFS
LYSFANGHA by
ISART DIGITAL
Nainai’s Recipe by
NYU Game Center
Best social impact project
Whether AR, VR, games across genres with a storytelling or solutions focus, a strong social impact experience aligns concept and creativity with UN Sustainable Development Goals to create a powerful project.
Baba Yaga by Baobab Studios favorite
Runners-up
Dot's Home by
Weathered Sweater, Aerial Knight, Titanarx
We Are The Caretakers by
Heart Shaped Games
SAMUDRA by
Khayalan Arts
Xplorealms History Realm by
Xplorealms
Breonna's Garden by
eyejack
Best development tool (Asset Store)
The Asset Store brings together our community and extends Unity’s capabilities with tools built to save you time and push performance to the next level.
RPG Builder by Blink favorite
Runners-up
Grabbit - Editor Physics Transforms by
Jungle
FLOW by
Carlos Wilkes
Mobile Traffic System by
Gley
MegaFiers 2 by
Chris West
Best artistic tool (Asset Store)
By doing some of the heavy lifting, these assets stand out for their ability to help artists of all backgrounds fulfill their creative vision.
Feel by More Mountains favorite
Runners-up
MapMagic 2 Brush by
Denis Pahunov
KWS Water System (HDRP) by
kripto289
Fluffy Grooming Tool by
Daniel Zeller
Expanse by
Three M's Creative
Best artistic content (Asset Store)
Whether you’re creating massive modular environments, cool visual effects, or fun and exciting characters, these asset packs will bring your ideas to life.
Runners-up
Real Landscapes - Valley Forest by
TriForge Assets
Mountain Environment - Dynamic Nature by
NatureManufacture
Atmospheric House (Modular) by
Finward Studios
Cyber Effects Pack by
Ivan Garcia Filho
Asset Store publisher of the year
No matter the size or experience of your team, this publisher’s time-saving tools and art packs can empower you to achieve your creative vision.
Best Unity insider devlog
Devlogs are deep dives into the development of a single project with behind-the-scenes profiles that are sure to inspire.
Best Unity insider entertainment value
A good tutorial engages and challenges you to see things differently. These creators strive to make you learn and laugh at the same time.
Dani by favorite
Runners-up
Best Unity insider tutorial creator
Hundreds of extraordinary Unity content creators produce valuable videos for hobbyists and professionals to sharpen their skills.
Code Monkey by favorite
Runners-up
Best Unity development streamer
By livestreaming their development in Unity, these creators share deep insight that empowers others to enhance their own capabilities.
Best project in Architecture, Engineering, & Construction
Creators in AEC are using real-time 3D in innovative and impactful ways – from design collaboration and data visualization to interactive training and virtual showrooms.
Real-Time Spatial Analytics by losci favorite
Runners-up
Hazards AR Training System (H.A.R.T.S) (PeakActivity) by
Peak Activity
Climate Pledge Arena by
Mortenson
SHoP Portal by
SHoP Architects
Best project in Automotive, Transportation & Manufacturing
Designing and engineering a vehicle in VR, training complex machinery, and reimagining in-person experiences: These are the projects revolutionizing industries with real-time 3D.
Runners-up
Digital Twin Aerospace - DXE Sky by
TIM Solution
AK GO - XR content for aircraft maintenance education by
Augmented Knowledge Corp
AR-Collaboration @Mercedes-Benz by
Mercedes-Benz
HOMAG Virtual Showroom and industrial software solution iVP by
iXtenda
Best animated short
Real-time technology lets artists and agencies unleash their creative freedom to produce immersive experiences that make us think and feel – that entertain and inspire us.
Namoo by Baobab favorite
Runners-up
What If Pacific Rim Was Cute? by
Little Mountain Animation
Grace by
Sophie Dixon
Life After BOB: The Chalice Study by
Metis Suns / Ian Cheng
Tayo and Little Wizards l Luna's Magic Class series (7 episodes) by
ICONIX
