🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Dominates at the 2025's Golden Joystick Ceremony The forty-third annual Golden Joystick Awards were hosted on Thursday, and with a remarkable show, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 emerged as the most decorated winner. This breakout role-playing game from Sandfall Interactive won the prestigious Top Game award, along with accolades for Outstanding Narrative and Best Visual Design. Enhancing the developer's success, its gifted cast also garnered individual awards. Jennifer English received Outstanding Lead Performance for her role as Maelle, while Ben Starr won Best Supporting Actor for his work as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive itself was honored as Top Studio. In total, Clair Obscur and its developers collected 7 awards during the show. Additional major winners included Ghost of Yōtei, which won Best Audio Design and Best Console Game, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, receiving Best Indie Game (Self-Published) and Best PC Game. Worth mentioning, the majority of Golden Joystick Awards are voted on by the audience, with only four awards—Critics' Pick, Rising Star, Hall of Fame, and Streamer Selection—judged by reviewers. Here is the full list of award recipients from the 2025 gaming awards: Outstanding Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Audio – Ghost of Yōtei Best Multiplayer Game – Peak Best Visuals – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Game Expansion – Lies of P: Overture Top Indie (Self-Published) – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Indie Game – Blue Prince Studio of the Year – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access – REPO Best Soundtrack – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Still Playing - Mobile – Pokémon Go Still Playing - Consoles & PC – Minecraft Streamers' Pick – Peak Best Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Breakthrough Award – Schedule I Top Gaming Gear – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Best Game Adaptation – Arcane Season 2 Best Supporting Actor – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Lead Actor – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hall of Fame – The Sims Top PC Title – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics Pick – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Wanted Title – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 For those missed out on the actual event, the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards is available to watch via video following this article.