Unity Awards 2020
Your votes are in! See the Unity Awards winners below. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate creative and technical excellence across games, experiences, films, assets and more.
Best Desktop/Console Game
Whether simple or complex, with 2D or 3D visuals, and created by a small or large team, a great gaming experience blends concept, innovation, and creativity into one stunningly excellent package.
Winner
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
by Moon Studios
Runners Up
- Spiritfarer by Thunder Lotus Games
- Ooblets by Glumberland
- Star Renegades by Massive Damage Games
Best Mobile Game
These amazing games blend concept, intuitive controls, creativity, and visual design to come to fruition as pure delight that fits in your pocket.
Winner
Genshin Impact
by miHoYo
Runners Up
- Legends of Runeterra by Riot Games
- Pascal’s Wager by TipsWorks
Best VR Game
All games have their own challenges, but this category looks specifically at creators who are grappling with unprecedented design dilemmas while forging the future of VR games.
Winner
Marvel's Iron Man VR
by Camouflaj
Runners Up
- Cubism by Thomas Van Bouwel
- The Under Presents by Tender Claws
Best Multiplayer Game
Whether you’re playing online with strangers around the world or in-person with friends on your couch, multiplayer games help us to connect. These great games are designed to be enjoyed together.
Winner
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
by Mediatonic
Runners Up
- Phasmophobia by Kinetic Games
- G.T.F.O by 10 Chambers
- Crowfall MMO by ArtCraft Entertainment
Best project in Architecture, Engineering & Construction
Creators in AEC are using the power of real-time 3D in innovative and impactful ways – from design collaboration and data visualization to interactive training and virtual showrooms.
Winner
VR Platform to Train the Next Generation of Students for Electrical Trade Skills
by Groove Jones
Runners Up
- Plan XR by Kavtek
- Espace Montmorency by Smartpixel
Best project in Automotive, Transportation & Manufacturing
Designing and engineering a vehicle in VR, training complex machinery, and re-envisioning in-person experiences – these projects are revolutionizing these industries with real-time 3D.
Winner
Virtual Simulation Lab
by Siemens
Runners Up
- VW Virtual Motor Show by Volkswagen & Endava
- VirtaMed LaparoS™ by VirtaMed
- Ford Truth About Trucks by Ford & Jackson Dawson
Best animated short
Designing and engineering a vehicle in VR, training complex machinery, and re-envisioning in-person experiences – these projects are revolutionizing these industries with real-time 3D.
Winner
LEGO Batman | Be like Batman: Wash your hands | PSA
by Pure Imagination Studios
Runners Up
- Edmond & Lucie by MIAM ! animation
- Nike Avatars - Groove & Sway by IV Studio
Best student project
Students are our future. This category celebrates some of the fantastic projects developed by creators who are studying at an educational institution.
Winner
Afloat
by Vancouver Film School
Runners Up
- Symphonia by ISART Digital
- LightFarm by Sheridan College
- Love & 50 Megatons by Film Academy Baden-Württemberg
Most anticipated game
Let’s take a moment to be excited for some of the remarkable projects that are currently in development. Looking at 2021 and beyond, which game are you most excited for?
Winner
Hollow Knight: Silksong
by Team Cherry
Runners Up
- Hardspace: Shipbreaker by Blackbird Interactive
- League of Legends: Wild Rift by Riot Games
- Bear and Breakfast by Gummy Cat
Asset Store Publisher of the Year
No matter the size or experience of your team, these tools and art assets help you to achieve your creative vision.
Winner
Synty Studios
Runners Up
- Freya Holmér
- Kronnect
- Catsoft Studios
Best artistic tool
These assets stand out for their ability to support artists and creators of all kinds by doing some of the heavy lifting to support the creation of immersive game worlds.
Winner
Gaia Pro
by Procedural Worlds
Runners Up
- Clayxels by Spare Parts Oasis
- MudBun: Volumetric VFX Mesh Tool by Long Bunny Labs
- Stylized Water For URP by Alexander Ameye
Best development tool
The Asset Store brings together our community to help extend Unity’s capabilities. These tools are built to save you time, give you a head start and push performance to the next level.
Winner
Shapes
by Freya Holmer
Runners Up
- The Vegetation Engine by BOXOPHOBIC
- Optimizers by Impossible Creations
- Magic Light Probes by Eugene B
Best artistic content
Whether you’re creating massive modular environments, cool visual effects, or fun and exciting characters, these asset packs help you achieve your vision.
Winner
POLYGON - Fantasy Kingdom
by Synty Studios
Runners Up
- Lordenfel: Adventure Environment Pack by Mana Station
- Wizard spells pack by Hovl Studio
- GUI PRO Kit - Fantasy RPG by Layer Lab
Best entertainment value
A good tutorial finds engaging ways to challenge you to see things differently. These creators aim to make you learn and laugh at the same time.
Winner
Making the World's Hardest Mobile Game
by Sam Hogan
Runners Up
- Reviewing YOUR GAME TRAILERS by Jonas Tyroller
- Recreating Flash in VR by Jabrils
Best Unity tutorials
Hundreds of extraordinary Unity content creators regularly produce video content to help hobbyists and professionals around the world enhance their Unity skills.
Winner
Tutorials
by Brackeys
Runners Up
- Tutorials by Game Dev Guide
- Tutorials by Sorcerer
Best devlog
Devlogs are deep dives into the development of a single project. Get inspired by these behind-the-scenes profiles.
Winner
How much MONEY did I earn with my indie game on STEAM?
by Blackthornprod
Runners Up
- I Built a REAL-LIFE Time Machine! by Lucas Builds The Future
- Building 2D RPG Exploration by DevDuck