Indie games just made history at The Game Awards 2025

After much anticipation, the nominees for the 2025 Game Awards are here. While the coveted Game of the Year category doesn’t feature any surprise nominations, those GOTY noms mark a surprising first in The Game Awards history. The 2025 field set a record for how many indie games are up for the top prize, claiming a solid half of the six slots for the Game of the Year award.