🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Dominates at the 2025's Gaming Honors The 43rd yearly Golden Joystick Awards took place this past week, and through an impressive display, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed the title of the most decorated winner. This standout role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive secured the esteemed Game of the Year award, along with prizes for Best Storytelling and Top Visual Design. Enhancing the developer's achievements, the skilled cast also garnered personal awards. Jennifer English won Top Lead Actor for her portrayal as Maelle, while Ben Starr earned Supporting Performance Award for his role as Verso. Moreover, Sandfall Interactive the studio was named Studio of the Year. In total, Clair Obscur and its creative team won 7 awards throughout the event. Additional major winners included Ghost of Yōtei, which was awarded Best Audio Design and Console Game of the Year, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, winning Best Indie Game (Self-Published) and Best PC Game. Worth mentioning, the bulk of Golden Joystick Awards are voted on by the gamers, with only 4 special—Critics' Pick, Breakthrough Award, Hall of Fame inductee, and Streamers’ Choice—judged by critics. Here is the entire list of award recipients from the Golden Joystick Awards 2025: Outstanding Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Excellence in Sound – Ghost of Yōtei Best Multiplayer Game – Peak Best Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Expansion – Lies of P: Overture Best Indie Game Self Published – Hollow Knight: Silksong Top Indie Title – Blue Prince Best Development Studio – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access – REPO Best Music – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Mobile Game Still Played – Pokémon Go Still Playing (Console/PC) – Minecraft Streamer Favorite – Peak Best 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 Performer – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Lead Actor – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hall of Fame Inductee – The Sims PC Game of the Year – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics’ Choice Award – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Anticipated – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 For those who missed the full show, the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards can be watched via video below.