Clair Obscur Sweeps at the 2025's Gaming Honors

The forty-third annual Golden Joystick Awards unfolded this past week, and with a remarkable performance, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed the title of the top winner. The surprise role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive won the coveted Game of the Year award, along with prizes for Best Storytelling and Best Visual Design.

Adding to the developer's achievements, the skilled cast also received individual awards. Jennifer English received Best Lead Performer for her portrayal as Maelle, while Ben Starr won Best Supporting Actor for his role as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive the studio was honored as Studio of the Year. Overall, Clair Obscur and its makers achieved 7 awards throughout the show.

Other notable winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which won Best Audio Design and Top Console Title, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, honored with Top Self-Published Indie and Premier PC Title. Notably, the lion's share of Golden Joystick Awards are selected by the gamers, with only four special—Critics' Pick, Breakthrough Award, Hall of Fame, and Streamers' Favorite—determined by critics.

Below is the entire list of winners from the 2025 gaming awards:

• Outstanding Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Excellence in Sound – Ghost of Yōtei
• Top Multiplayer Title – Peak
• Best Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Expansion – Lies of P: Overture
• Best Self-Published Indie – Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Best Independent Game – Blue Prince
• Best Development Studio – Sandfall Interactive
• Top Early Access Title – REPO
• Best Music – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2
• Still Playing - Mobile – Pokémon Go
• Still Playing - Consoles & PC – Minecraft
• Streamer Favorite – Peak
• Best Remake / Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered
• Rising Star Award – Schedule I
• Best Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
• Best Adaptation – Arcane Season 2
• Supporting Performance Award – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Lead Performer – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Lifetime Achievement – The Sims
• Top PC Title – Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Best Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei
• Critics' Choice – Donkey Kong Bananza
• Most Wanted Title – Grand Theft Auto 6
• Ultimate Game – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

For those who missed the actual ceremony, the awards ceremony is available to watch online below.