🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Dominates at the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards The 43rd annual Golden Joystick Awards unfolded on Thursday, and with a remarkable show, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 emerged as the most decorated winner. The breakout role-playing game from Sandfall Interactive earned the prestigious Top Game award, along with honors for Best Storytelling and Best Visual Design. Enhancing the developer's achievements, the gifted performers also were honored with personal awards. Jennifer English was named Best Lead Performer for her portrayal as Maelle, while Ben Starr earned Best Supporting Performer for his acting as Verso. Moreover, Sandfall Interactive itself was honored as Best Development Team. Overall, Clair Obscur and its developers collected 7 awards throughout the event. Additional major winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which received Best Audio Design and Top Console Title, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, honored with Top Self-Published Indie and Premier PC Title. Notably, the majority of Golden Joystick Awards are selected by the public, with only 4 categories—Critics' Pick, Breakthrough, Lifetime Achievement, and Streamers’ Choice—decided by critics. Below is the complete list of award recipients from the 2025 gaming awards: Top Story – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Excellence in Sound – Ghost of Yōtei Best Multiplayer – Peak Best Visuals – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Game Expansion – Lies of P: Overture Top Indie (Self-Published) – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Independent Game – Blue Prince Top Studio – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access – REPO Best Music – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Still Playing - Mobile – Pokémon Go Console/PC Game Still Played – Minecraft Streamer Favorite – Peak Best Remake / Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Breakthrough Award – Schedule I Best Gaming Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Best Adaptation – Arcane Season 2 Supporting Performance Award – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Lead Actor – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hall of Fame – The Sims PC Game of the Year – Hollow Knight: Silksong Console Game of the Year – Ghost of Yōtei Critics’ Choice Award – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Wanted Game – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 For those who missed the full show, the awards ceremony can be viewed via video below.