1. Confirm the entry link
The first check is whether the game has a clear destination: official website, app store page, web play page, social launch page, or another publisher-controlled entry point.
2. Match the platform
Android, iOS, web, emulator, and mini-game entries should not be mixed together without context. The platform label is a promise about where a player can actually start.
3. Read the launch context
Good entries explain what changed, what is new, or why a game is being surfaced now. "Hot" is not enough without a visible reason.
4. Check screenshots and category fit
Casual games should be easy to scan. Screenshots, genre tags, session length, and play style should match the actual game experience.
5. Avoid fake confidence
APKOF keeps unknown ratings, rankings, and player counts blank rather than inventing them. A quiet empty field is better than a fake signal.
The platform should feel like Product Hunt for casual games: fast to browse, opinionated, and careful about evidence.