🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Triumphs at the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards The 43rd annual Golden Joystick Awards took place recently, and with a remarkable performance, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed the title of the most decorated winner. This standout role-playing game from Sandfall Interactive secured the esteemed Game of the Year award, along with accolades for Best Storytelling and Excellence in Visuals. Complementing the developer's triumph, its gifted actors also received individual awards. Jennifer English received Best Lead Performer for her portrayal as Maelle, while Ben Starr took home Supporting Performance Award for his work as Verso. Moreover, Sandfall Interactive the studio was named Top Studio. In total, Clair Obscur and its creative team won 7 awards during the show. Other notable winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which was awarded Top Sound Design and Console Game of the Year, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, winning Top Self-Published Indie and PC Game of the Year. Worth mentioning, the bulk of Golden Joystick Awards are chosen by the audience, with only 4 special—Critics Choice, Breakthrough Award, Hall of Fame, and Streamers' Favorite—decided by reviewers. Below is the full list of award recipients from the 2025 gaming awards: Best Storytelling – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Audio – Ghost of Yōtei Top Multiplayer Title – Peak Top Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top DLC – Lies of P: Overture Top Indie (Self-Published) – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Indie Game – Blue Prince Best Development Studio – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access Game – REPO Best Music – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Mobile Game Still Played – Pokémon Go Console/PC Game Still Played – Minecraft Streamers' Pick – Peak Top Remake – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Breakthrough – Schedule I Best Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Best Adaptation – Arcane Season 2 Best Supporting Actor – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Lead Performer – 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 – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Wanted Game – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 For those missed out on the full ceremony, the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards can be watched via video below.