🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Dominates at the 2025's Golden Joystick Ceremony The forty-third yearly Golden Joystick Awards unfolded this past week, and through an impressive display, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed the title of the most decorated winner. The breakout role-playing game from Sandfall Interactive earned the coveted Top Game award, along with prizes for Outstanding Narrative and Top Visual Design. Adding to the developer's achievements, the skilled actors also received personal awards. Jennifer English won Best Lead Performer for her role as Maelle, while Ben Starr took home Best Supporting Performer for his acting as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive itself received Best Development Team. Altogether, Clair Obscur and its makers won 7 awards throughout the ceremony. Additional notable winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which was awarded Outstanding Audio and Console Game of the Year, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, winning Outstanding Independent Game and PC Game of the Year. It is important to note, the majority of Golden Joystick Awards are selected by the gamers, with only four categories—Critics' Pick, Breakthrough Award, Hall of Fame, and Streamers’ Choice—determined by critics. Below is the full list of winners from the Golden Joystick Awards 2025: Best Storytelling – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Excellence in Sound – Ghost of Yōtei Top Multiplayer Title – Peak Top Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top DLC – 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 Game – REPO Best Soundtrack – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Mobile Game Still Played – Pokémon Go Still Playing (Console/PC) – Minecraft Streamer Favorite – Peak Top Remake – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Rising Star Award – Schedule I Best Gaming Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Top Game Adaptation – Arcane Season 2 Best Supporting Performer – 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 Console Game of the Year – Ghost of Yōtei Critics’ Choice Award – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Wanted Title – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 For those who missed the full event, the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards can be viewed via video here.