The 2025 edition of The Game Awardsone of the biggest celebrations in the video game industry, revealed its nominees for the coveted title of Game of the Year (GOTY). The announcement was made by Geoff Keighleycreator and presenter of the event. The vote is decided by a jury with more than 100 specialized media outlets from around the world — including ten Brazilians, making Brazil the third largest representation on the council.
Considered the ‘Oscar of Games’, The Game Awards rewards the best games of the year and also serves as a stage for bombastic announcements — Photo: Disclosure/The Game Awards
The ceremony will be held in December 11thno Peacock Theaterin Los Angeles, from 21h30 (Brasília time).
Below, discover the main GOTY nominees and their highlights:
🌑 Chiaroscuro: Expedition 33
Plataformas: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
Sandfall Interactive’s turn-based RPG won over audiences and critics with its emotional narrative, praised soundtrack and dynamic combat system. The story follows human expeditions that try to break an annual cycle of death imposed by a mysterious entity.
📌 Nota no Metacritic: 92
📌 Record: most nominated game in TGA history (12 nominations)
🌊 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Platform: PS5
Sequence signed by Hideo Kojimaexpands the journey of Sam Bridges on a mission to reconnect Mexico and Australia before a global meltdown. The game impresses with its creative direction, deep themes and cinematic visuals.
📌 Nota no Metacritic: 89
📌 Indications: 7 not total
🍌 Donkey Kong Bananza
Plataforma: Nintendo Switch 2
The triumphant return of Donkey Kong, now in an ambitious 3D game after more than 25 years. Developed by the Super Mario Odyssey team, the game stands out for the destruction of the scenery, underground layers and the participation of Pauline.
📌 Nota no Metacritic: 91
📌 Price: R$ 439,90
🔥 Hades 2
Plataformas: Switch, Switch 2, Steam
Supergiant Games has refined the acclaimed original roguelite and delivered twice the content. This time, we follow Melinadaughter of Hades, on a journey to defeat Chronos. Highlighting artistic visuals, fluid combat and deep narrative choices.
📌 Nota no Metacritic: 95
📌 Price: R$ 71.19 (promotion)
🕷️ Hollow Knight: Silksong
Plataformas: PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch, Steam
After years of waiting, Silksong has finally arrived, elevating everything that was already great about the first Hollow Knight. Now with Hornet as the protagonist, the game focuses on vertical combat, demanding exploration and a huge variety of tools.
📌 Nota no Metacritic: 91
📌 Price: R$ 59.99 (on the main platforms)
⚔️ Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Plataformas: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
The sequel to the realistic medieval RPG features brutal combat, reactive narrative and a world inspired by 15th century Europe. The player controls Henry Skalitz on a journey of revenge and maturity.
📌 Nota no Metacritic: 88
📌 Price: R$ 299 (PC) / R$ 350 (consoles)
These are the titles competing for the industry’s biggest prize in 2025 — a diverse list that brings together innovation, narrative depth and technical excellence.
Source: TechTudo / The Game Awards
✍️ Written by ContilNet
