🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Triumphs at the 2025 Gaming Honors The 43rd annual Golden Joystick Awards took place recently, and with a remarkable performance, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was crowned the most decorated winner. The breakout role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive secured the coveted Top Game award, along with honors for Outstanding Narrative and Top Visual Design. Enhancing the developer's achievements, its gifted performers also were honored with personal awards. Jennifer English was named Top Lead Actor for her portrayal as Maelle, while Ben Starr took home Supporting Performance Award for his work as Verso. Moreover, Sandfall Interactive itself was honored as Best Development Team. Overall, Clair Obscur and its creative team collected 7 awards throughout the ceremony. Additional standout winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which was awarded Outstanding Audio and Best Console Game, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, receiving Best Indie Game (Self-Published) and Premier PC Title. Worth mentioning, the majority of Golden Joystick Awards are chosen by the gamers, with only four categories—Critics' Pick, Breakthrough, Lifetime Achievement, and Streamers’ Choice—judged by experts. Here 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 Indie Game Self Published – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Independent Game – Blue Prince Studio of the Year – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access Game – 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 Streamer Favorite – Peak Top Remake – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Rising Star Award – Schedule I Top Gaming Gear – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Best Game 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 PC Game of the Year – Hollow Knight: Silksong Top Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics Pick – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Wanted Game – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 If you missed out on the live event, the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 can be watched through streaming here.