🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Dominates at the 2025 Gaming Honors The 43rd yearly Golden Joystick Awards took place this past week, and in a stunning display, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed the title of the top winner. This surprise role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive won the esteemed Game of the Year award, along with accolades for Best Storytelling and Top Visual Design. Enhancing the studio's triumph, the gifted cast also received personal awards. Jennifer English won Best Lead Performer for her portrayal as Maelle, while Ben Starr won Supporting Performance Award for his role as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive itself was honored as Studio of the Year. Overall, Clair Obscur and its developers collected 7 awards throughout the ceremony. Other standout winners included Ghost of Yōtei, which won Top Sound Design and Console Game of the Year, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, receiving Outstanding Independent Game and PC Game of the Year. It is important to note, the majority of Golden Joystick Awards are voted on by the audience, with only four special—Critics Choice, Breakthrough, Hall of Fame inductee, and Streamer Selection—judged by critics. Following is the full list of honorees from the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards: Best Storytelling – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Audio Design – Ghost of Yōtei Best Multiplayer – Peak Top Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top DLC – Lies of P: Overture Top Indie (Self-Published) – Hollow Knight: Silksong Top Indie Title – Blue Prince Studio of the Year – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access Game – REPO Top Score – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Still Playing - Mobile – Pokémon Go Still Playing (Console/PC) – Minecraft Streamers' Pick – Peak Best Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Breakthrough Award – Schedule I Best Gaming Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Best Adaptation – Arcane Season 2 Best Supporting Performer – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Lead Performer – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hall of Fame – The Sims Top PC Title – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics’ Choice Award – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Wanted Game – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 For those who missed the actual show, the awards ceremony can be viewed through streaming here.