Meta Horizon Mobile Genre Showdown: Reloaded - Meet the Competition Winners

Meet the Winners

• Simulation (Tycoon, Incremental)
• Roleplay & Avatar Sim (Dress Up / Life, Pet Care / Animal)
• Open Genre (your choice!)

🥇 Top Winners

Tycoon Simulation — $200,000

• World: Dino Mart Tycoon
• Description: A mobile-friendly tycoon simulation where players build and manage their own dinosaur-themed supermarket. Grow your business, stock unique items, and attract prehistoric customers in a fun, incremental gameplay loop.
• Creators: MikeyAce (Michael Guiliano), king_of_Miami

Incremental Simulation — $200,000

• World: Haunter, Gatherer
• Description: An incremental simulation game that challenges players to explore, collect, and upgrade resources in a mysterious world. Progress through gathering, haunting, and unlocking new abilities as you expand your domain.
• Creators: stickdrift.io (Stick Drift), shirkides, scarcesoft, chixie

Roleplay & Avatar, Sim - Dress Up / Life Sim — $200,000

• World: Kpop Fever – Dance Challenge
• Description: Step into the world of K-pop! Customize your avatar, learn dance routines, and compete in rhythm-based challenges. Socialize, dress up, and climb the charts in this vibrant life simulation.
• Creators: herbst (Felix Herbst), tibimi

Roleplay & Avatar, Sim Pet Care / Animal — $200,000

• World: Creature Quest
• Description: Embark on a quest to care for, train, and adventure with magical creatures. This pet care simulation lets players nurture their companions, explore new lands, and unlock unique animal abilities.
• Creators: King_K_Roool (Mike Waver), CordialBacon, AaronLocomotion, Weirdbob95

Open Category — $150,000

• World: Heaven 'N' Heck
• Description: A creative world where players can explore contrasting realms of light and darkness. Solve puzzles, interact with unique characters, and experience a blend of whimsical and challenging environments.
• Creators: SoakingRich (Alexander Fewings)

🏅 Runners-Up — World Descriptions

Tycoon Simulation — $80,000

• World: Tower Tycoon
• Description: Build and manage your own tower, stacking floors, upgrading amenities, and attracting residents. This tycoon sim focuses on strategic growth and resource management in a vertical cityscape.
• Creators: DreamArchitects (Andreas Geis), LittleCreator, varunastra.hw

Incremental Simulation — $80,000

• World: GONE FISH INC.
• Description: Run your own fishing company! Catch fish, upgrade your gear, and expand your business empire in this incremental simulation focused on resource collection and management.
• Creators: RiftMixer (David Pripas), Zghibirloi, LynxAegon, martinmxr

Roleplay & Avatar, Sim - Dress Up / Life Sim — $80,000

• World: Slumber Party!
• Description: Host the ultimate slumber party! Customize your avatar, decorate your space, and participate in fun mini-games and social activities with friends.
• Creators: Vidyuu (Alex Chandler), Laex05, LexyRoses333, GalacticVictoria, FlexedTie, OspreysPJs

Roleplay & Avatar, Sim Pet Care / Animal — $80,000

• World: B-KPR
• Description: Become a caretaker for a variety of unique pets. Feed, play, and train your animals while exploring new environments and unlocking special pet features.
• Creators: Rosterizer (Ross Wakefield), MarcWakefield, Liamo.Studio

Open Category — Runner Up

• World: MechaField
• Description: Enter a futuristic battlefield where players control customizable mechs. Compete in action-packed challenges, upgrade your machines, and strategize to dominate the arena.
• Creators: clabs (Laure Agh)

🏆 Special Category Winners

Best Social Experience — $50,000

• Hungry Monsters
  Creators: Jacktionman (Jack Ratcliffe)

Fun in 20 Seconds — $50,000

• Bingo Chase
  Creators: HardyWest (Khaleem Solomon)

Best use of Camera API — $50,000

• Farm Inc.
  Creators: MelodiesDev (Melody Wegener), Koding, FOADRyan, FOAD.gg

Best use of Focused Interaction — $50,000

• Fungy Sudoku
  Creators: fffaye (Faye Fei)

Best use of Custom UI — $50,000

• Million Pigeon Minions
  Creators: VRROOM_Studio (Lapo Germasi), TonyVT, RussoVolante, giovanni.guerretta

Can’t Put It Down — $50,000

• Cozy Bakery Tycoon
  Creators: RiccioArancio (Nicole Manalaysay), Cake_Kazem, Yaamiii, ColdTruth9029, MiaoMiao1

Best Memorable NPC — $50,000 Each

• SNOWY TOWNLET - WINTER AURORA HANGOUT
  Creators: DesignerGirl_UK (Tracey Longley)
• Beast Master -Dino Park-
  Creators: Only1Apache (Kristopher Apache)
• Candy Shop Tycoon
  Creators: Sonnendeck (Cordula Miersch)
• Boba Cats Valley
  Creators: istead (Ian Stead)
• Harvest Valley
  Creators: OneMoreGame_Interactive (Leah Moore)

Judges’ Wildcard Picks — $30,000 Each

• Oopsie Jumpsie: Multiplayer
  Creators: mtobj (Mikołaj Tobjasz), pastew
• Rush Hour
  Creators: izukingz (Izu Okongwu)
• Island Dash
  Creators: SnakeThugStudios (Andreas Geis), Dinc0, SnakeThug
• Toby: Jam-Jam Rescue
  Creators: Alex.mujoy (xiang zhang)
• Lotters
  Creators: CliqueGames (Clique Games), Brandominos, CliqueWaylon

Best Team Collaboration — $50,000 Each

• LootDungeon
  Creators: Creators: TakaTado, Basil Alhakami
• The Mall - Roleplay and Clothing
  Creators: Tumbak7, Vicentek

New to Horizon Mobile — $50,000 Each

• The Vigilance
  Creators: GameDev (Peter Griffin)
• Scrumlins
  Creators: WackyWiggles (Nolan Huber)
• Hide & Seek Island - Halloween Edition
  Creators: SylGames (Jason Shinkle)
• Cannon League
  Creators: Unai (Unai Rodríguez Ferrández)
• Idle Lumber
  Creators: seemebro (Angel Reyes)

Creator Community Favorite — $50,000 Each

• Honey Rush
  Creators: OisifGames (Francois Corbel)
• Gnome Defenders
  Creators: VaramthirArts (Mateusz Baranowski), paula.bb, vickey.vader, Odoubleui, szjj97

Congratulations to all the Winners and Participants!