Unity Awards 2021
The winners are in! Thank you for voting and joining us to celebrate creative and technical excellence across games, films, assets, experiences, and so much more.
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.
Winner
Inscryption
by Devolver Digital, Daniel Mullins Games
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.
Winner
Townscaper
by Oskar Stålberg, Raw Fury
Runners Up
- Super Auto Pets by Team Wood Games
- Wild Rift by Riot Games
- Pokémon Unite by TiMi Studio Group, a subsidiary of Tencent Games / The Pokémon Company
- Fantasian by Mistwalker
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.
Winner
I Expect you to Die 2
by Schell 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.
Winner
Crab Game
by Dani
Runners Up
- GTFO by 10 Chambers
- Wild Rift by Riot Games
- Pokémon Unite by TiMi Studio Group, a subsidiary of Tencent Games / The Pokémon Company
- Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl by GameMill Entertainment
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.
Winner
Hollow Knight: Silksong
by Team Cherry
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.
Winner
Metamorphos
by Digipen
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.
Winner
Baba Yaga
by Baobab Studios
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.
Winner
RPG Builder
by Blink
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.
Winner
Feel
by More Mountains
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.
Winner
POLYGON Dungeon Realms - Low Poly 3D Art
by Synty Studios
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.
Winner
Runners Up
- More Mountains
- FImpossible Creations
- PROTOFACTOR, INC
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.
Winner
Mark Brown
Runners Up
- Jonas Tyroller
- Wannibe Manisha
- Jelle Vermadere
- Zyger
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.
Winner
Runners Up
- Jason Weimann
- Thomas Brush
- Miziziziz
- Valem
- Jelle Vermadere
Best Unity insider tutorial creator
Hundreds of extraordinary Unity content creators produce valuable videos for hobbyists and professionals to sharpen their skills.
Winner
Code Monkey
Runners Up
- Game Dev Guide
- Thomas Brush
- iHeartGameDev
- lottemakestuff
- PabloMakes
Best Unity development streamer
By livestreaming their development in Unity, these creators share deep insight that empowers others to enhance their own capabilities.
Winner
Lana Lux
Runners Up
- Boppy Games
- Harry Alisavakis
- QaziTV
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.
Winner
Real-Time Spatial Analytics
by losci
Runners Up
- WIRED (Wearable Immersive Real Estate Dataroom)
- Hazards AR Training System (H.A.R.T.S) (PeakActivity) by Peak Activity
- Climate Pledge Arena by Mortenson
- SHoP Portal by SHoP Architects
- Development of economic analysis platform based on VR digital mockup design
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.
Winner
Fetal Heart VR (Training Simulator)
by MWU Software
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.
Winner
Namoo
by Baobab
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
