Clair Obscur Sweeps at the 2025's Golden Joystick Ceremony

The 43rd yearly Golden Joystick Awards were hosted this past week, and with a remarkable show, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was crowned the most decorated winner. The standout role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive secured the prestigious Top Game award, along with honors for Outstanding Narrative and Top Visual Design.

Adding to the developer's success, its talented performers also received personal awards. Jennifer English was named Outstanding Lead Performance for her portrayal as Maelle, while Ben Starr earned Best Supporting Performer for his work as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive the studio was honored as Top Studio. In total, Clair Obscur and its makers collected seven awards during the event.

Other standout winners included Ghost of Yōtei, which was awarded Outstanding Audio and Top Console Title, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, winning Outstanding Independent Game and Premier PC Title. Notably, the bulk of Golden Joystick Awards are selected by the public, with only four special—Critics’ Choice, Breakthrough, Lifetime Achievement, and Streamers' Favorite—determined by experts.

Following is the full list of winners from the Golden Joystick Awards 2025:

• Best Storytelling – 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
• Best Indie Game – Blue Prince
• Best Development Studio – Sandfall Interactive
• Top Early Access Title – REPO
• Top Score – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2
• Still Playing (Mobile) – Pokémon Go
• Still Playing - Consoles & PC – Minecraft
• Streamer Favorite – Peak
• Top Remake – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered
• Breakthrough – Schedule I
• Best Gaming Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
• Top Game Adaptation – Arcane Season 2
• Best Supporting Actor – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Lead Performance Award – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Hall of Fame Inductee – The Sims
• Top PC Title – Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Best Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei
• Critics Pick – Donkey Kong Bananza
• Most Anticipated – Grand Theft Auto 6
• Ultimate Game – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

If you missed out on the actual ceremony, the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 can be watched through streaming here.