🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Dominates at the 2025 Gaming Honors The 43rd annual Golden Joystick Awards unfolded on Thursday, and with a remarkable show, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was crowned the top winner. This standout role-playing game from Sandfall Interactive won the prestigious Ultimate Game of the Year award, along with honors for Outstanding Narrative and Top Visual Design. Adding to the developer's achievements, the gifted cast also received individual awards. Jennifer English was named Top Lead Actor for her performance as Maelle, while Ben Starr earned Best Supporting Performer for his acting as Verso. Furthermore, Sandfall Interactive itself was named Top Studio. In total, Clair Obscur and its makers collected 7 awards during the event. Other notable winners included Ghost of Yōtei, which received Top Sound Design and Top Console Title, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, receiving Top Self-Published Indie and Best PC Game. It is important to note, the lion's share of Golden Joystick Awards are selected by the public, with only four awards—Critics Choice, Breakthrough Award, Hall of Fame, and Streamer Selection—decided by reviewers. Following is the entire list of honorees from the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards: Outstanding Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Audio Design – Ghost of Yōtei Best Multiplayer Game – 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 Studio of the Year – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access – REPO Top Score – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Still Playing (Mobile) – Pokémon Go Still Playing - Consoles & PC – Minecraft Streamers' Pick – Peak Best Remake / Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Breakthrough – Schedule I Best Gaming Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Best Game Adaptation – Arcane Season 2 Best Supporting Actor – 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 Console Game of the Year – Ghost of Yōtei Critics Pick – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Anticipated – Grand Theft Auto 6 Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 If you who missed the actual ceremony, the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards can be watched online here.