Google highlights the best apps and games of 2015 in the Play Store

The year 2015 is already coming to a close, and that marks a time of reflection for many of us. Android has come a long way over the past year, and so have the applications and games that make this mobile OS so great. To help us recap, Google has just published its list of the best apps, games, music, movies and more of 2015. We’re seeing some familiar faces on Google’s list, so here are a few of our favorites when it comes to applications:

• HBO Now
• SwiftKey Keyboard
• Star Wars
• Action Launcher 3
• Nova Launcher
• Microsoft Office Lens
• YouTube Gaming (yes, Google picked a few of its own apps)
• Google Photos
• Netflix

When it comes to the best games released this year, here are a few notable titles:

• Fallout Shelter
• Minecraft: Story Mode
• Lifeline
• Does Not Commute
• This War of Mine
• FRAMED
• Hearthstone
• PAC-MAN 256

Of course, there’s much more listed on Google Play, so be sure to follow the link below for more information. And I’m sure you know by now, every year our own Joe Hindy releases a few “best of the year” lists, so be on the lookout for that in the next few weeks. Do you see anything you like on Google’s list? What about a notable app or game that you were disappointed didn’t make the cut? Be sure to speak up in the comments below.

• Check out the best apps, games and more of 2015 on Google Play