Sandfall Interactive’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has made history by becoming the most awarded game of all time, surpassing the record previously held by Elden Ring. According to data compiled by community trackers, the turn-based action RPG has secured 436 Game of the Year (GOTY) awards, edging past Elden Ring’s total of 429. This achievement is particularly notable as the 2025 awards season is still ongoing, with major ceremonies like the DICE Awards, GDC Awards, and BAFTAs yet to announce their winners. The game’s success marks a meteoric rise for the French studio, which has moved from a relatively low-key developer to an industry powerhouse.
Dominating the Players’ Choice
While total award counts are often influenced by the increasing number of media outlets and voting bodies, Expedition 33 has shown unprecedented strength in player-driven categories. The game currently leads the all-time rankings for Players’ Choice awards with 125 wins, placing it ahead of major titles like The Last of Us Part II (115), Elden Ring (97), and Baldur’s Gate 3 (89). This level of community support suggests that the game’s blend of reactive turn-based combat and a haunting Belle Époque-inspired world has resonated deeply with the global gaming audience.
Historical Comparison and Percentages
When measured by the percentage of total awards won in a single year, Expedition 33 ranks third in gaming history. It has secured roughly 70% of all GOTY awards issued so far for its release year. This puts it behind only two of the most dominant sweeps in history: Street Fighter II (80% in 1991) and the record holder, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (87% in 1998). Analysts suggest that achieving such a high percentage in the modern era is significantly more difficult due to the sheer volume of diverse voting bodies compared to the late 90s.
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