Clair Obscur Dominates at the 2025's Golden Joystick Ceremony

The forty-third yearly Golden Joystick Awards unfolded on Thursday, and with a remarkable display, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 emerged as the most decorated winner. The breakout role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive earned the coveted Top Game award, along with prizes for Outstanding Narrative and Excellence in Visuals.

Complementing the developer's triumph, the gifted performers also garnered personal awards. Jennifer English won Top Lead Actor for her portrayal as Maelle, while Ben Starr won Best Supporting Performer for his acting as Verso. Moreover, Sandfall Interactive itself was honored as Top Studio. In total, Clair Obscur and its makers won 7 awards throughout the show.

Other standout winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which received Best Audio Design and Top Console Title, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, honored with Outstanding Independent Game and PC Game of the Year. Worth mentioning, the majority of Golden Joystick Awards are voted on by the public, with only four special—Critics’ Choice, Breakthrough Award, Lifetime Achievement, and Streamer Selection—determined by experts.

Below is the complete list of honorees from the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards:

• Outstanding Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Audio Design – Ghost of Yōtei
• Best Multiplayer – Peak
• Top Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Expansion – Lies of P: Overture
• Top Indie (Self-Published) – Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Top Indie Title – Blue Prince
• Studio of the Year – Sandfall Interactive
• Top Early Access Title – REPO
• Top Score – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Top Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2
• Mobile Game Still Played – Pokémon Go
• Still Playing - Consoles & PC – Minecraft
• Streamer Favorite – Peak
• Top Remake – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered
• Rising Star Award – Schedule I
• Top Gaming Gear – 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
• Lifetime Achievement – The Sims
• Top PC Title – Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Console Game of the Year – Ghost of Yōtei
• Critics’ Choice Award – Donkey Kong Bananza
• Most Wanted Title – Grand Theft Auto 6
• Ultimate Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

If you missed out on the full show, the awards ceremony is available to watch via video following this article.