The Game Awards 2025 wrapped up with a night filled with surprises, standout performances, and a sweeping victory for one breakout title. This year’s ceremony once again celebrated the best in gaming highlighting the innovation, artistry, and passion fueling today’s industry.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dominates the Night

The biggest winner of the evening was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which delivered a stellar performance across categories. The game walked away with multiple top honors, including Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, and Best Narrative. Its striking presentation and world-building also secured wins for Best Art Direction, Best Score & Music, and Best RPG, solidifying its presence as one of 2025’s defining titles.

Jennifer English’s performance in the game earned her the award for Best Performance, while the title also claimed both Best Independent Game and Best Debut Indie Game, an extremely rare sweep for a debut project.

While one game dominated the ceremony, several other fan favorites and highly anticipated releases earned recognition:

Full List of Winners

1. Game of the Year

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

2. Best Game Direction

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

3. Best Narrative

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

4. Best Art Direction

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

5. Best Score & Music

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

6. Best Audio Design

Battlefield 6

7. Best Performance

Jennifer English – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

8. Best Independent Game

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

9. Best Debut Indie Game

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

10. Best RPG

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

11. Best Action Game

Hades II

12. Best Action/Adventure Game

Hollow Knight: Silksong

13. Best Multiplayer Game

Arc Raiders

14. Best Family Game

Donkey Kong Bananza

15. Best Ongoing Game

No Man’s Sky

16. Best Adaptation

The Last of Us Season 2

17. Player’s Voice

Wuthering Waves

18. Most Anticipated Game

Grand Theft Auto 6

19. Content Creator of the Year

MoistCr1tikal

20. Best Esports Game

Counter-Strike 2

21. Best Esports Athlete

Chovy (Jung Ji-hoon)

22. Best Esports Team

Team Vitality

23. Game Changer Award

Girls Make Games

The Game Awards 2025 highlighted the continued evolution of the gaming industry, one increasingly shaped by the bold ideas of indie creators. With Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the night as an indie Game of the Year winner and several other independent titles securing major category wins, this year’s results proved that creativity and passion can stand shoulder to shoulder with big-budget productions. If these victories are taken in to account, the future of gaming is being driven by ambitious indie talent, fearless experimentation, and communities that continue to champion innovation.