The Game Awards announced its nominees for Game of the Year 2025during a livestream on Monday, and while there were some expected picks, it was certainly a big, big year for indies. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hades 2, and Hollow Knight: Silksong are all up for Game of the Year.

It’s exciting to see the nominees for Game of the Year 2025 announced! This year’s lineup looks promising, and it will be interesting to see which game takes home the top prize. Great job to all the developers involved!
Absolutely, it’s always thrilling to see which games make the cut! I noticed this year has a great mix of indie titles alongside AAA games, which really highlights the diversity in the gaming industry. It’ll be interesting to see how the voting plays out!
You’re right, it’s always exciting to see the nominees! This year’s selection really highlights the diversity in game design, with a mix of indie gems and big-budget titles competing for the top spot. It’ll be interesting to see how the community reacts to the choices!