🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Triumphs at the 2025 Gaming Honors The 43rd yearly Golden Joystick Awards were hosted on Thursday, and in a stunning display, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was crowned the most decorated winner. This breakout role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive earned the esteemed Game of the Year award, along with honors for Superb Storytelling and Excellence in Visuals. Enhancing the developer's success, its gifted actors also were honored with personal awards. Jennifer English won Top Lead Actor for her portrayal as Maelle, while Ben Starr earned Best Supporting Actor for his role as Verso. Moreover, Sandfall Interactive the studio received Best Development Team. In total, Clair Obscur and its makers collected 7 awards during the ceremony. Additional notable winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which was awarded Outstanding Audio and Top Console Title, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, receiving Outstanding Independent Game and Premier PC Title. Notably, the majority of Golden Joystick Awards are chosen by the public, with only 4 special—Critics’ Choice, Breakthrough Award, Lifetime Achievement, and Streamers' Favorite—decided by experts. Below is the full list of winners from the 2025 gaming awards: Best Storytelling – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Audio – Ghost of Yōtei Top Multiplayer Title – Peak Best Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top DLC – Lies of P: Overture Best Self-Published Indie – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Indie Game – Blue Prince Studio of the Year – Sandfall Interactive Top Early Access Title – REPO Top Score – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Still Playing - Mobile – Pokémon Go Still Playing - Consoles & PC – Minecraft Streamers’ Choice – Peak Best Remake / Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Breakthrough – Schedule I Top Gaming Gear – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Top Game Adaptation – Arcane Season 2 Best Supporting Performer – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Lead Performer – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lifetime Achievement – The Sims Best PC Game – Hollow Knight: Silksong Top Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics’ Choice Award – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Wanted Game – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 For those who missed the actual ceremony, the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 can be watched online here.