Astro Bot has won the game of the year at the 2024 The Game Awards. The game — exclusive to Sony Playstation 5 — beat popular titles like Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree and Balatro to win the prestigious award.
How are winners decided?
Nominees for most categories of The Game Awards are chosen by an international jury of over 100 global media and influencer outlets. Specialised juries also convene for other categories including esports, accessibility and best adaptation.
Complete list of winners
Game of the Year
•Astro Bot
Best Game Direction
•Astro Bot
Best Narrative
•Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Art Direction
•Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Score and Music
•Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Best Audio Design
•Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
Best Performance
•Melina Juergens, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
Best Esports Game
•League of Legends
Best Esports Athlete
•Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok)
Best Esports Team
•T1 (League of Legends)
Best Ongoing Game
•Helldivers 2
Best Community Support
•Baldur’s Gate 3
Best Independent Game
•Balatro
Best Debut Indie Game
•Balatro
Best Mobile Game
•Balatro
Best VR/AR Game
•Batman: Arkham Shadow
Best Action Game
•Black Myth: Wukong
Best Action/Adventure Game
•Astro Bot
Most Anticipated Game
•Grand Theft Auto VI
Content Creator of the Year
•CaseOh
Best RPG
•Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Fighting Game
•Tekken 8
Best Family Game
•Astro Bot
Best Sim/Strategy Game
•Frostpunk 2 (11 Bit Studios)
Best Sports/Racing Game
•EA Sports FC 25
Best Multiplayer Game
•Helldivers 2
Best Adaptation
•Fallout
Innovation in Accessibility
•Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Games for Impact
•Neva
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