List of Game of the Year awards
Updated: 12/16/2025, 8:47:43 PM Wikipedia source
Game of the Year (GotY) is an award given to a video game by various award events and media publications that they feel represented the pinnacle of gaming that year.
Tables
· Events and ceremonies › British Academy Games Awards (BAFTA Games Awards)
1998
1998
Year
1998
Game
GoldenEye 007
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Rare
1999
1999
Year
1999
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2000
2000
Year
2000
Game
Console: MediEvil 2
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
SCE Studio Cambridge
Handheld: Pokémon Yellow
Handheld: Pokémon Yellow
Year
Handheld: Pokémon Yellow
Game
Role-playing
Genre
Game Freak
PC: Deus Ex
PC: Deus Ex
Year
PC: Deus Ex
Game
Action role-playing
Genre
Ion Storm
2001
2001
Year
2001
Game
Console: Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
Genre
Racing
Developer(s)
Polyphony Digital
Handheld: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
Handheld: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
Year
Handheld: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
Game
Sports
Genre
Vicarious Visions
PC: Max Payne
PC: Max Payne
Year
PC: Max Payne
Game
Third-person shooter
Genre
Remedy Entertainment
2002
2002
Year
2002
Game
Console: Halo: Combat Evolved
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Bungie
Handheld: SMS Chess
Handheld: SMS Chess
Year
Handheld: SMS Chess
Genre
Purple Software
PC: Neverwinter Nights
PC: Neverwinter Nights
Year
PC: Neverwinter Nights
Game
Role-playing
Genre
BioWare
2003
2003
Year
2003
Game
Call of Duty
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Infinity Ward
2004
2004
Year
2004
Game
Half-Life 2
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Valve
2006
2006
Year
2006
Game
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter
Genre
Tactical shooter
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Paris
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
BioShock
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Irrational Games
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Super Mario Galaxy
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rocksteady Studios
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Mass Effect 2
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
Portal 2
Genre
Puzzle-platformer
Developer(s)
Valve
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
Dishonored
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Arkane Studios
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
The Last of Us
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Destiny
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bungie
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Fallout 4
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
What Remains of Edith Finch
Genre
Adventure
Developer(s)
Giant Sparrow
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
God of War
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Outer Wilds
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Mobius Digital
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Hades
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Supergiant Games
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Returnal
Genre
Third-person shooter
Developer(s)
Housemarque
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Vampire Survivors
Genre
Roguelike
Developer(s)
Poncle
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
Baldur's Gate 3
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Larian Studios
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Astro Bot
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Team Asobi
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 1998 | GoldenEye 007 | First-person shooter | Rare |
| 1999 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Action-adventure | Nintendo EAD |
| 2000 | Console: MediEvil 2 | Action-adventure | SCE Studio Cambridge |
| Handheld: Pokémon Yellow | Role-playing | Game Freak | |
| PC: Deus Ex | Action role-playing | Ion Storm | |
| 2001 | Console: Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec | Racing | Polyphony Digital |
| Handheld: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 | Sports | Vicarious Visions | |
| PC: Max Payne | Third-person shooter | Remedy Entertainment | |
| 2002 | Console: Halo: Combat Evolved | First-person shooter | Bungie |
| Handheld: SMS Chess | Purple Software | ||
| PC: Neverwinter Nights | Role-playing | BioWare | |
| 2003 | Call of Duty | First-person shooter | Infinity Ward |
| 2004 | Half-Life 2 | First-person shooter | Valve |
| 2006 | Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter | Tactical shooter | Ubisoft Paris |
| 2007 | BioShock | First-person shooter | Irrational Games |
| 2008 | Super Mario Galaxy | Platformer | Nintendo EAD |
| 2009 | Batman: Arkham Asylum | Action-adventure | Rocksteady Studios |
| 2010 | Mass Effect 2 | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2011 | Portal 2 | Puzzle-platformer | Valve |
| 2012 | Dishonored | Action-adventure | Arkane Studios |
| 2013 | The Last of Us | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2014 | Destiny | Action role-playing | Bungie |
| 2015 | Fallout 4 | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2016 | Uncharted 4: A Thief's End | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2017 | What Remains of Edith Finch | Adventure | Giant Sparrow |
| 2018 | God of War | Action-adventure | Santa Monica Studio |
| 2019 | Outer Wilds | Action-adventure | Mobius Digital |
| 2020 | Hades | Action role-playing | Supergiant Games |
| 2021 | Returnal | Third-person shooter | Housemarque |
| 2022 | Vampire Survivors | Roguelike | Poncle |
| 2023 | Baldur's Gate 3 | Role-playing | Larian Studios |
| 2024 | Astro Bot | Platformer | Team Asobi |
· Events and ceremonies › Czech Game of the Year Awards
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Mafia II
Genre
Action-adventure game
Developer(s)
2K Czech
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
Family Farm
Genre
Strategy video game
Developer(s)
Hammerware
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
Dead Trigger
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Madfinger Games
Botanicula
Botanicula
Year
Botanicula
Game
Adventure
Genre
Amanita Design
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
ArmA III
Genre
Tactical shooter
Developer(s)
Bohemia Interactive
Lums: The Game of Light and Shadows
Lums: The Game of Light and Shadows
Year
Lums: The Game of Light and Shadows
Game
Arcade game
Genre
Hyperbolic Magnetism
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Medieval Engineers
Genre
Sandbox
Developer(s)
Keen Software House
Dex
Dex
Year
Dex
Game
Action RPG Platformer
Genre
Dreadlocks Ltd
Monzo
Monzo
Year
Monzo
Game
Simulation video game
Genre
Madfinger Games
Coraabia
Coraabia
Year
Coraabia
Game
Online Card
Genre
ARK8
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Factorio
Genre
Real-time strategy
Developer(s)
Wube Software
Rememoried
Rememoried
Year
Rememoried
Game
Art Adventure
Genre
Vladimír Kudělka
Czechoslovakia 1938–89: The Assassination
Czechoslovakia 1938–89: The Assassination
Year
Czechoslovakia 1938–89: The Assassination
Game
Educational
Genre
Charles University
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Samorost 3
Genre
Adventure
Developer(s)
Amanita Design
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
Attentat 1942
Genre
Adventure
Developer(s)
Charles University
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
Beat Saber
Genre
Rhythm
Developer(s)
Beat Games
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Pilgrims
Genre
Graphic adventure
Developer(s)
Amanita Design
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Creaks
Genre
Graphic adventure
Developer(s)
Amanita Design
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Svoboda 1945: Liberation
Genre
Graphic adventure
Developer(s)
Charles Games
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2010 | Mafia II | Action-adventure game | 2K Czech |
| 2011 | Family Farm | Strategy video game | Hammerware |
| 2012 | Dead Trigger | First-person shooter | Madfinger Games |
| Botanicula | Adventure | Amanita Design | |
| 2013 | ArmA III | Tactical shooter | Bohemia Interactive |
| Lums: The Game of Light and Shadows | Arcade game | Hyperbolic Magnetism | |
| 2014 | Medieval Engineers | Sandbox | Keen Software House |
| Dex | Action RPG Platformer | Dreadlocks Ltd | |
| Monzo | Simulation video game | Madfinger Games | |
| Coraabia | Online Card | ARK8 | |
| 2015 | Factorio | Real-time strategy | Wube Software |
| Rememoried | Art Adventure | Vladimír Kudělka | |
| Czechoslovakia 1938–89: The Assassination | Educational | Charles University | |
| 2016 | Samorost 3 | Adventure | Amanita Design |
| 2017 | Attentat 1942 | Adventure | Charles University |
| 2018 | Beat Saber | Rhythm | Beat Games |
| 2019 | Pilgrims | Graphic adventure | Amanita Design |
| 2020 | Creaks | Graphic adventure | Amanita Design |
| 2021 | Svoboda 1945: Liberation | Graphic adventure | Charles Games |
· Events and ceremonies › D.I.C.E. Awards
1997/1998
1997/1998
Year
1997/1998
Game
GoldenEye 007
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Rare
1998/1999
1998/1999
Year
1998/1999
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
1999/2000
1999/2000
Year
1999/2000
Game
The Sims
Genre
Life simulation
Developer(s)
Maxis
2000
2000
Year
2000
Game
Diablo II
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Blizzard North
2001
2001
Year
2001
Game
Halo: Combat Evolved
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Bungie
2002
2002
Year
2002
Game
Battlefield 1942
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Digital Illusions CE
2003
2003
Year
2003
Game
Call of Duty
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Infinity Ward
2004
2004
Year
2004
Game
Half-Life 2
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Valve
2005
2005
Year
2005
Game
God of War
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
2006
2006
Year
2006
Game
Gears of War
Genre
Third-person shooter
Developer(s)
Epic Games
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Infinity Ward
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
LittleBigPlanet
Genre
Puzzle-platformer
Developer(s)
Media Molecule
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Mass Effect 2
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
Journey
Genre
Adventure
Developer(s)
Thatgamecompany
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
The Last of Us
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Fallout 4
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Overwatch
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
God of War
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Untitled Goose Game
Genre
Puzzle–stealth
Developer(s)
House House
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Hades
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Supergiant Games
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
It Takes Two
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Hazelight Studios
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
Baldur's Gate 3
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Larian Studios
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Astro Bot
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Team Asobi
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 1997/1998 | GoldenEye 007 | First-person shooter | Rare |
| 1998/1999 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Action-adventure | Nintendo EAD |
| 1999/2000 | The Sims | Life simulation | Maxis |
| 2000 | Diablo II | Action role-playing | Blizzard North |
| 2001 | Halo: Combat Evolved | First-person shooter | Bungie |
| 2002 | Battlefield 1942 | First-person shooter | Digital Illusions CE |
| 2003 | Call of Duty | First-person shooter | Infinity Ward |
| 2004 | Half-Life 2 | First-person shooter | Valve |
| 2005 | God of War | Action-adventure | Santa Monica Studio |
| 2006 | Gears of War | Third-person shooter | Epic Games |
| 2007 | Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare | First-person shooter | Infinity Ward |
| 2008 | LittleBigPlanet | Puzzle-platformer | Media Molecule |
| 2009 | Uncharted 2: Among Thieves | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2010 | Mass Effect 2 | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2011 | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2012 | Journey | Adventure | Thatgamecompany |
| 2013 | The Last of Us | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2014 | Dragon Age: Inquisition | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2015 | Fallout 4 | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2016 | Overwatch | First-person shooter | Blizzard Entertainment |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | God of War | Action-adventure | Santa Monica Studio |
| 2019 | Untitled Goose Game | Puzzle–stealth | House House |
| 2020 | Hades | Action role-playing | Supergiant Games |
| 2021 | It Takes Two | Action-adventure | Hazelight Studios |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | Baldur's Gate 3 | Role-playing | Larian Studios |
| 2024 | Astro Bot | Platformer | Team Asobi |
· Events and ceremonies › Electronic Gaming Awards (formerly Arcade Awards)
1979
1979
Year
1979
Arcade
Space Invaders
1980
1980
Year
1980
Arcade
Asteroids
Standalone
Superman
1981
1981
Year
1981
Arcade
Pac-Man
Standalone
Asteroids
Console
Star Raiders
1982
1982
Year
1982
Arcade
Tron
Standalone
Galaxian
Console
Demon Attack
Computer
David's Midnight Magic
1983
1983
Year
1983
Arcade
Pole Position
Standalone
Q*bert
Console
Under 16K: Ms. Pac-Man Over 16K: Lady Bug
Computer
Lode Runner
1984
1984
Year
1984
Arcade
Star Wars
Standalone
Zaxxon
Console
Space Shuttle
Computer
Ultima III: Exodus
1992
1992
Year
1992
Arcade
Street Fighter II
1993
1993
Year
1993
Arcade
Disney's Aladdin
| Year | Arcade | Standalone | Console | Computer |
| 1979 | Space Invaders | |||
| 1980 | Asteroids | Superman | ||
| 1981 | Pac-Man | Asteroids | Star Raiders | |
| 1982 | Tron | Galaxian | Demon Attack | David's Midnight Magic |
| 1983 | Pole Position | Q*bert | Under 16K: Ms. Pac-Man Over 16K: Lady Bug | Lode Runner |
| 1984 | Star Wars | Zaxxon | Space Shuttle | Ultima III: Exodus |
| 1992 | Street Fighter II | |||
| 1993 | Disney's Aladdin | |||
· Events and ceremonies › <i>Famitsu</i> Awards
1986
1986
Year
1986
Game
Dragon Quest
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Chunsoft
1987
1987
Year
1987
Game
Dragon Quest II
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Chunsoft
1988
1988
Year
1988
Game
Dragon Quest III
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Chunsoft
1989
1989
Year
1989
Game
Final Fantasy II
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Squaresoft
1990
1990
Year
1990
Game
Dragon Quest IV
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Chunsoft
1991
1991
Year
1991
Game
Final Fantasy IV
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Squaresoft
2004
2004
Year
2004
Game
Monster Hunter
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Capcom
2005
2005
Year
2005
Game
Resident Evil 4
Genre
Survival horror
Developer(s)
Capcom
Kingdom Hearts II
Kingdom Hearts II
Year
Kingdom Hearts II
Game
Action role-playing
Genre
Square Enix
2006
2006
Year
2006
Game
Final Fantasy XII
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Square Enix
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
Year
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
Game
Role-playing
Genre
Game Freak
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
Super Mario Galaxy
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd
Year
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd
Game
Action role-playing
Genre
Capcom
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Capcom
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Dragon Quest IX
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Level-5
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Capcom
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
Monster Hunter Tri G
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Capcom
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Genre
Life simulation
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
Monster Hunter 4
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Capcom
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Yo-kai Watch 2
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Level-5
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Splatoon
Genre
Third-person shooter
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Pokémon Sun and Moon
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Game Freak
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest XI
Year
Dragon Quest XI
Game
Role-playing
Genre
Square Enix
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
Monster Hunter: World
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Capcom
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Year
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Game
Fighting
Genre
Bandai Namco Studios / Sora Ltd.
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Pokémon Sword and Shield
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Game Freak
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Genre
Life simulation
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Monster Hunter Rise
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Capcom
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Square Enix Creative Business Unit I
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 1986 | Dragon Quest | Role-playing | Chunsoft |
| 1987 | Dragon Quest II | Role-playing | Chunsoft |
| 1988 | Dragon Quest III | Role-playing | Chunsoft |
| 1989 | Final Fantasy II | Role-playing | Squaresoft |
| 1990 | Dragon Quest IV | Role-playing | Chunsoft |
| 1991 | Final Fantasy IV | Role-playing | Squaresoft |
| 2004 | Monster Hunter | Action role-playing | Capcom |
| 2005 | Resident Evil 4 | Survival horror | Capcom |
| Kingdom Hearts II | Action role-playing | Square Enix | |
| 2006 | Final Fantasy XII | Role-playing | Square Enix |
| Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | Role-playing | Game Freak | |
| 2007 | Super Mario Galaxy | Platformer | Nintendo EAD |
| Monster Hunter Portable 2nd | Action role-playing | Capcom | |
| 2008 | Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G | Action role-playing | Capcom |
| 2009 | Dragon Quest IX | Role-playing | Level-5 |
| 2010 | Monster Hunter Portable 3rd | Action role-playing | Capcom |
| 2011 | Monster Hunter Tri G | Action role-playing | Capcom |
| 2012 | Animal Crossing: New Leaf | Life simulation | Nintendo EAD |
| 2013 | Monster Hunter 4 | Action role-playing | Capcom |
| 2014 | Yo-kai Watch 2 | Role-playing | Level-5 |
| 2015 | Splatoon | Third-person shooter | Nintendo EAD |
| 2016 | Pokémon Sun and Moon | Role-playing | Game Freak |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| Dragon Quest XI | Role-playing | Square Enix | |
| 2018 | Monster Hunter: World | Action role-playing | Capcom |
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Fighting | Bandai Namco Studios / Sora Ltd. | |
| 2019 | Pokémon Sword and Shield | Role-playing | Game Freak |
| 2020 | Animal Crossing: New Horizons | Life simulation | Nintendo EPD |
| 2021 | Monster Hunter Rise | Action role-playing | Capcom |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2024 | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | Action role-playing | Square Enix Creative Business Unit I |
· Events and ceremonies › The Game Awards
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Genre
CD Projekt Red
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Overwatch
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
God of War
Genre
Santa Monica Studio
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Genre
FromSoftware
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
The Last of Us Part II
Genre
Naughty Dog
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
It Takes Two
Genre
Hazelight Studios
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
Baldur's Gate 3
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Larian Studios
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Astro Bot
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Team Asobi
2025
2025
Year
2025
Game
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Sandfall Interactive
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2014 | Dragon Age: Inquisition | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2015 | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | CD Projekt Red | |
| 2016 | Overwatch | First-person shooter | Blizzard Entertainment |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | God of War | Santa Monica Studio | |
| 2019 | Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice | FromSoftware | |
| 2020 | The Last of Us Part II | Naughty Dog | |
| 2021 | It Takes Two | Hazelight Studios | |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | Baldur's Gate 3 | Role-playing | Larian Studios |
| 2024 | Astro Bot | Platformer | Team Asobi |
| 2025 | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Role-playing | Sandfall Interactive |
· Events and ceremonies › Game Developers Choice Awards
2000
2000
Year
2000
Game
The Sims
Genre
Life simulation
Developer(s)
Maxis
2001
2001
Year
2001
Game
Grand Theft Auto III
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
DMA Design
2002
2002
Year
2002
Game
Metroid Prime
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Retro Studios
2003
2003
Year
2003
Game
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2004
2004
Year
2004
Game
Half-Life 2
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Valve
2005
2005
Year
2005
Game
Shadow of the Colossus
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Japan Studio, Team Ico
2006
2006
Year
2006
Game
Gears of War
Genre
Third-person shooter
Developer(s)
Epic Games
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
Portal
Genre
Puzzle-platformer
Developer(s)
Valve
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Fallout 3
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Red Dead Redemption
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar San Diego
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
Journey
Genre
Adventure
Developer(s)
Thatgamecompany
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
The Last of Us
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Monolith Productions
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
CD Projekt Red
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Overwatch
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
God of War
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Untitled Goose Game
Genre
Puzzle–stealth
Developer(s)
House House
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Hades
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Supergiant Games
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Inscryption
Genre
Roguelike deck-building
Developer(s)
Daniel Mullins Games
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
Baldur's Gate 3
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Larian Studios
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Balatro
Genre
Roguelike deck-building
Developer(s)
LocalThunk
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2000 | The Sims | Life simulation | Maxis |
| 2001 | Grand Theft Auto III | Action-adventure | DMA Design |
| 2002 | Metroid Prime | Action-adventure | Retro Studios |
| 2003 | Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic | Role-playing | BioWare |
| 2004 | Half-Life 2 | First-person shooter | Valve |
| 2005 | Shadow of the Colossus | Action-adventure | Japan Studio, Team Ico |
| 2006 | Gears of War | Third-person shooter | Epic Games |
| 2007 | Portal | Puzzle-platformer | Valve |
| 2008 | Fallout 3 | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2009 | Uncharted 2: Among Thieves | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2010 | Red Dead Redemption | Action-adventure | Rockstar San Diego |
| 2011 | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2012 | Journey | Adventure | Thatgamecompany |
| 2013 | The Last of Us | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2014 | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | Action-adventure | Monolith Productions |
| 2015 | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | Action role-playing | CD Projekt Red |
| 2016 | Overwatch | First-person shooter | Blizzard Entertainment |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | God of War | Action-adventure | Santa Monica Studio |
| 2019 | Untitled Goose Game | Puzzle–stealth | House House |
| 2020 | Hades | Action role-playing | Supergiant Games |
| 2021 | Inscryption | Roguelike deck-building | Daniel Mullins Games |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | Baldur's Gate 3 | Role-playing | Larian Studios |
| 2024 | Balatro | Roguelike deck-building | LocalThunk |
· Events and ceremonies › Golden Joystick Awards
1983
1983
Year
1983
Game
Jetpac
Genre
Shooter
Developer(s)
Ultimate
1984
1984
Year
1984
Game
Knight Lore
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Ultimate
1985
1985
Year
1985
Game
Way of the Exploding Fist
Genre
Fighting
Developer(s)
Beam Software
1986
1986
Year
1986
Game
Gauntlet
Genre
Hack-and-slash
Developer(s)
Atari Games
1987
1987
Year
1987
Game
Out Run
Genre
Racing
Developer(s)
Sega
1988
1988
Year
1988
Game
8-bit computers: Operation Wolf
Genre
Light gun shooter
Developer(s)
Taito
16-bit computers: Speedball
16-bit computers: Speedball
Year
16-bit computers: Speedball
Game
Sports
Genre
Bitmap Brothers
Consoles: Thunder Blade
Consoles: Thunder Blade
Year
Consoles: Thunder Blade
Game
Combat flight simulator
Genre
Sega
1989
1989
Year
1989
Game
8-bit computers: The Untouchables
Genre
Shooter
Developer(s)
Ocean Software
16-bit computers: Kick Off
16-bit computers: Kick Off
Year
16-bit computers: Kick Off
Game
Sports
Genre
Dino Dini
1990
1990
Year
1990
Game
8-bit computers: Rick Dangerous 2
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Core Design
16-bit computers: Kick Off 2
16-bit computers: Kick Off 2
Year
16-bit computers: Kick Off 2
Game
Sports
Genre
Dino Dini
8-bit consoles: Mega Man
8-bit consoles: Mega Man
Year
8-bit consoles: Mega Man
Game
Platformer
Genre
Capcom
16-bit consoles: John Madden Football
16-bit consoles: John Madden Football
Year
16-bit consoles: John Madden Football
Game
Sports (American football)
Genre
Park Place Productions
1991
1991
Year
1991
Game
Sonic the Hedgehog
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Sega
1992
1992
Year
1992
Game
Street Fighter II
Genre
Fighting
Developer(s)
Capcom
1994
1994
Year
1994
Game
Consoles: Super Mario All-Stars
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
Handhelds: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Handhelds: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Year
Handhelds: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Game
Action-Adventure
1996/1997
1996/1997
Year
1996/1997
Game
Super Mario 64
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2002
2002
Year
2002
Game
Grand Theft Auto III
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
DMA Design
2003
2003
Year
2003
Game
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar North
2004
2004
Year
2004
Game
Doom 3
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
id Software
2005
2005
Year
2005
Game
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar North
2006
2006
Year
2006
Game
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
Gears of War
Genre
Third-person shooter
Developer(s)
Epic Games
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Infinity Ward
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Fallout 3
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Mass Effect 2
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
Portal 2
Genre
Puzzle-platformer
Developer(s)
Valve
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
Grand Theft Auto V
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar North
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Dark Souls II
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
CD Projekt Red
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Dark Souls III
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
Fortnite Battle Royale
Genre
Battle royale
Developer(s)
Epic Games
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Resident Evil 2
Genre
Survival horror
Developer(s)
Capcom
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
The Last of Us Part II
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Resident Evil Village
Genre
Survival horror
Developer(s)
Capcom
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
Baldur's Gate 3
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Larian Studios
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Black Myth: Wukong
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Game Science
2025
2025
Year
2025
Game
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Sandfall Interactive
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 1983 | Jetpac | Shooter | Ultimate |
| 1984 | Knight Lore | Action-adventure | Ultimate |
| 1985 | Way of the Exploding Fist | Fighting | Beam Software |
| 1986 | Gauntlet | Hack-and-slash | Atari Games |
| 1987 | Out Run | Racing | Sega |
| 1988 | 8-bit computers: Operation Wolf | Light gun shooter | Taito |
| 16-bit computers: Speedball | Sports | Bitmap Brothers | |
| Consoles: Thunder Blade | Combat flight simulator | Sega | |
| 1989 | 8-bit computers: The Untouchables | Shooter | Ocean Software |
| 16-bit computers: Kick Off | Sports | Dino Dini | |
| 1990 | 8-bit computers: Rick Dangerous 2 | Platformer | Core Design |
| 16-bit computers: Kick Off 2 | Sports | Dino Dini | |
| 8-bit consoles: Mega Man | Platformer | Capcom | |
| 16-bit consoles: John Madden Football | Sports (American football) | Park Place Productions | |
| 1991 | Sonic the Hedgehog | Platformer | Sega |
| 1992 | Street Fighter II | Fighting | Capcom |
| 1994 | Consoles: Super Mario All-Stars | Platformer | Nintendo EAD |
| Handhelds: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening | Action-Adventure | ||
| 1996/1997 | Super Mario 64 | Platformer | Nintendo EAD |
| 2002 | Grand Theft Auto III | Action-adventure | DMA Design |
| 2003 | Grand Theft Auto: Vice City | Action-adventure | Rockstar North |
| 2004 | Doom 3 | First-person shooter | id Software |
| 2005 | Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | Action-adventure | Rockstar North |
| 2006 | The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2007 | Gears of War | Third-person shooter | Epic Games |
| 2008 | Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare | First-person shooter | Infinity Ward |
| 2009 | Fallout 3 | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2010 | Mass Effect 2 | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2011 | Portal 2 | Puzzle-platformer | Valve |
| 2012 | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | Action-adventure | Rockstar North |
| 2014 | Dark Souls II | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2015 | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | Action role-playing | CD Projekt Red |
| 2016 | Dark Souls III | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | Fortnite Battle Royale | Battle royale | Epic Games |
| 2019 | Resident Evil 2 | Survival horror | Capcom |
| 2020 | The Last of Us Part II | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2021 | Resident Evil Village | Survival horror | Capcom |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | Baldur's Gate 3 | Role-playing | Larian Studios |
| 2024 | Black Myth: Wukong | Action-adventure | Game Science |
| 2025 | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Role-playing | Sandfall Interactive |
· Events and ceremonies › Japan Game Awards (formerly CESA Awards)
1996
1996
Year
1996
Game
Sakura Wars
Genre
Tactical role-playing
Developer(s)
Overworks
1997
1997
Year
1997
Game
Final Fantasy VII
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Square
1998
1998
Year
1998
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
1999
1999
Year
1999
Game
Doko Demo Issyo
Genre
Strategy
Developer(s)
Sony Computer Entertainment
Final Fantasy VIII
Final Fantasy VIII
Year
Final Fantasy VIII
Game
Role-playing
Genre
Square
2000
2000
Year
2000
Game
Phantasy Star Online
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Sonic Team
2001/2
2001/2
Year
2001/2
Game
Final Fantasy X
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Square
2003
2003
Year
2003
Game
Final Fantasy XI
Genre
MMORPG
Developer(s)
Square
Taiko no Tatsujin
Taiko no Tatsujin
Year
Taiko no Tatsujin
Game
Rhythm
Genre
Namco
2004
2004
Year
2004
Game
Monster Hunter
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Capcom
2005
2005
Year
2005
Game
Dragon Quest VIII
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Level-5
2006
2006
Year
2006
Game
Final Fantasy XII
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Square Enix
Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training
Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training
Year
Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training
Game
Puzzle
Genre
Nintendo SDD
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
Wii Sports
Genre
Sports
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd
Year
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd
Game
Action role-playing
Genre
Capcom
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Wii Fit
Genre
Fitness
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G
Year
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G
Game
Action role-playing
Genre
Capcom
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Kojima Productions
Mario Kart Wii
Mario Kart Wii
Year
Mario Kart Wii
Game
Racing
Genre
Nintendo EAD
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Capcom
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
Gravity Rush
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Project Siren
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle
Year
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle
Game
Fighting
Genre
CyberConnect2
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Genre
Social simulation
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Monster Hunter 4
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Capcom
Yo-kai Watch
Yo-kai Watch
Year
Yo-kai Watch
Game
Role-playing
Genre
Level-5
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Yo-kai Watch 2
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Level-5
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Splatoon
Genre
Third-person shooter
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
Monster Hunter: World
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Capcom
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Genre
Fighting
Developer(s)
Bandai Namco Studios, Sora Ltd.
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Genre
Social simulation
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Ghost of Tsushima
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Sucker Punch Productions
Monster Hunter Rise
Monster Hunter Rise
Year
Monster Hunter Rise
Game
Action role-playing
Genre
Capcom
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Capcom
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2025
2025
Year
2025
Game
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Atlus
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 1996 | Sakura Wars | Tactical role-playing | Overworks |
| 1997 | Final Fantasy VII | Role-playing | Square |
| 1998 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Action-adventure | Nintendo EAD |
| 1999 | Doko Demo Issyo | Strategy | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Final Fantasy VIII | Role-playing | Square | |
| 2000 | Phantasy Star Online | Action role-playing | Sonic Team |
| 2001/2 | Final Fantasy X | Role-playing | Square |
| 2003 | Final Fantasy XI | MMORPG | Square |
| Taiko no Tatsujin | Rhythm | Namco | |
| 2004 | Monster Hunter | Action role-playing | Capcom |
| 2005 | Dragon Quest VIII | Role-playing | Level-5 |
| 2006 | Final Fantasy XII | Role-playing | Square Enix |
| Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training | Puzzle | Nintendo SDD | |
| 2007 | Wii Sports | Sports | Nintendo EAD |
| Monster Hunter Portable 2nd | Action role-playing | Capcom | |
| 2008 | Wii Fit | Fitness | Nintendo EAD |
| Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G | Action role-playing | Capcom | |
| 2009 | Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots | Action-adventure | Kojima Productions |
| Mario Kart Wii | Racing | Nintendo EAD | |
| 2010 | New Super Mario Bros. Wii | Platformer | Nintendo EAD |
| 2011 | Monster Hunter Portable 3rd | Action role-playing | Capcom |
| 2012 | Gravity Rush | Action-adventure | Project Siren |
| JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle | Fighting | CyberConnect2 | |
| 2013 | Animal Crossing: New Leaf | Social simulation | Nintendo EAD |
| 2014 | Monster Hunter 4 | Action role-playing | Capcom |
| Yo-kai Watch | Role-playing | Level-5 | |
| 2015 | Yo-kai Watch 2 | Role-playing | Level-5 |
| 2016 | Splatoon | Third-person shooter | Nintendo EAD |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | Monster Hunter: World | Action role-playing | Capcom |
| 2019 | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Fighting | Bandai Namco Studios, Sora Ltd. |
| 2020 | Animal Crossing: New Horizons | Social simulation | Nintendo EPD |
| 2021 | Ghost of Tsushima | Action-adventure | Sucker Punch Productions |
| Monster Hunter Rise | Action role-playing | Capcom | |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak | Action role-playing | Capcom |
| 2024 | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Action role-playing | Nintendo EPD |
| 2025 | Metaphor: ReFantazio | Role-playing | Atlus |
· Events and ceremonies › New York Game Awards
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
The Walking Dead
Genre
Graphic adventure
Developer(s)
Telltale Games
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
The Last of Us
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Wolfenstein: The New Order
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
MachineGames
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
CD Projekt Red
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
God of War
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
The Outer Worlds
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Obsidian Entertainment
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Hades
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Supergiant Games
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Psychonauts 2
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Double Fine
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
Baldur's Gate 3
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Larian Studios
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Astro Bot
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Team Asobi
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2011 | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2012 | The Walking Dead | Graphic adventure | Telltale Games |
| 2013 | The Last of Us | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2014 | Wolfenstein: The New Order | First-person shooter | MachineGames |
| 2015 | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | Action role-playing | CD Projekt Red |
| 2016 | Uncharted 4: A Thief's End | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | God of War | Action-adventure | Santa Monica Studio |
| 2019 | The Outer Worlds | Action role-playing | Obsidian Entertainment |
| 2020 | Hades | Action role-playing | Supergiant Games |
| 2021 | Psychonauts 2 | Platformer | Double Fine |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | Baldur's Gate 3 | Role-playing | Larian Studios |
| 2024 | Astro Bot | Platformer | Team Asobi |
· Events and ceremonies › Spike Video Game Awards
2003
2003
Year
2003
Game
Madden NFL 2004
Genre
Sports
Developer(s)
EA Tiburon
2004
2004
Year
2004
Game
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar North
2005
2005
Year
2005
Game
Resident Evil 4
Genre
Survival horror
Developer(s)
Capcom
2006
2006
Year
2006
Game
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
BioShock
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Irrational Games
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Grand Theft Auto IV
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar North
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Red Dead Redemption
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar San Diego
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
The Walking Dead
Genre
Graphic adventure
Developer(s)
Telltale Games
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
Grand Theft Auto V
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar North
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2003 | Madden NFL 2004 | Sports | EA Tiburon |
| 2004 | Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | Action-adventure | Rockstar North |
| 2005 | Resident Evil 4 | Survival horror | Capcom |
| 2006 | The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2007 | BioShock | First-person shooter | Irrational Games |
| 2008 | Grand Theft Auto IV | Action-adventure | Rockstar North |
| 2009 | Uncharted 2: Among Thieves | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2010 | Red Dead Redemption | Action-adventure | Rockstar San Diego |
| 2011 | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2012 | The Walking Dead | Graphic adventure | Telltale Games |
| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | Action-adventure | Rockstar North |
· Events and ceremonies › SXSW Gaming Awards
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
The Last of Us
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
CD Projekt Red
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
God of War
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Hades
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Supergiant Games
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker
Genre
MMORPG
Developer(s)
Square Enix
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2013 | The Last of Us | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2014 | Dragon Age: Inquisition | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2015 | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | Action role-playing | CD Projekt Red |
| 2016 | Uncharted 4: A Thief's End | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | God of War | Action-adventure | Santa Monica Studio |
| 2019 | Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice | Action-adventure | FromSoftware |
| 2020 | Hades | Action role-playing | Supergiant Games |
| 2021 | Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker | MMORPG | Square Enix |
· Events and ceremonies › VSDA Awards
1982
1982
Year
1982
Game
Pac-Man
Genre
Maze
Developer(s)
Namco
1993
1993
Year
1993
Game
NBA Jam
Genre
Sports
Developer(s)
Midway Games
1994
1994
Year
1994
Game
Donkey Kong Country
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Rare
1995
1995
Year
1995
Game
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Rare
1997
1997
Year
1997
Game
GoldenEye 007
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Rare
1998
1998
Year
1998
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
1999
1999
Year
1999
Game
Pokémon Stadium
Genre
Strategy
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2000
2000
Year
2000
Game
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
Genre
Sports
Developer(s)
Neversoft
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 1982 | Pac-Man | Maze | Namco |
| 1993 | NBA Jam | Sports | Midway Games |
| 1994 | Donkey Kong Country | Platformer | Rare |
| 1995 | Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest | Platformer | Rare |
| 1997 | GoldenEye 007 | First-person shooter | Rare |
| 1998 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Action-adventure | Nintendo EAD |
| 1999 | Pokémon Stadium | Strategy | Nintendo EAD |
| 2000 | Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 | Sports | Neversoft |
· Publications and media › <i>Ars Technica</i>
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
Dishonored
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Arkane Studios
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
Papers, Please
Genre
Puzzle
Developer(s)
3909 LLC
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Rocket League
Genre
Sports
Developer(s)
Psyonix
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Overwatch
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
Super Mario Odyssey
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
Celeste
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Maddy Makes Games
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Control
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Remedy Entertainment
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Hades
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Supergiant Games
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Psychonauts 2
Genre
Platform
Developer(s)
Double Fine
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
Baldur's Gate 3
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Larian Studios
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2012 | Dishonored | Action-adventure | Arkane Studios |
| 2013 | Papers, Please | Puzzle | 3909 LLC |
| 2014 | Dragon Age: Inquisition | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2015 | Rocket League | Sports | Psyonix |
| 2016 | Overwatch | First-person shooter | Blizzard Entertainment |
| 2017 | Super Mario Odyssey | Platformer | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | Celeste | Platformer | Maddy Makes Games |
| 2019 | Control | Action-adventure | Remedy Entertainment |
| 2020 | Hades | Action role-playing | Supergiant Games |
| 2021 | Psychonauts 2 | Platform | Double Fine |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | Baldur's Gate 3 | Role-playing | Larian Studios |
· Publications and media › <i>Destructoid</i>
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
BioShock
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Irrational Games
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Left 4 Dead
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Valve
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Genre
Platform
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
Portal 2
Genre
Puzzle-platform
Developer(s)
Valve
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
The Walking Dead
Genre
Graphic adventure
Developer(s)
Telltale Games
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
The Last of Us
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Bayonetta 2
Genre
Hack 'n' slash
Developer(s)
PlatinumGames
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Bloodborne
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Overwatch
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
God of War
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
The Outer Worlds
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Obsidian Entertainment
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Hades
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Supergiant Games
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Genre
Adventure
Developer(s)
Greg Lobanov
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Astro Bot
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Team Asobi
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2007 | BioShock | First-person shooter | Irrational Games |
| 2008 | Left 4 Dead | First-person shooter | Valve |
| 2009 | Uncharted 2: Among Thieves | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2010 | Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Platform | Nintendo EAD |
| 2011 | Portal 2 | Puzzle-platform | Valve |
| 2012 | The Walking Dead | Graphic adventure | Telltale Games |
| 2013 | The Last of Us | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2014 | Bayonetta 2 | Hack 'n' slash | PlatinumGames |
| 2015 | Bloodborne | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2016 | Overwatch | First-person shooter | Blizzard Entertainment |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | God of War | Action-adventure | Santa Monica Studio |
| 2019 | The Outer Worlds | Action role-playing | Obsidian Entertainment |
| 2020 | Hades | Action role-playing | Supergiant Games |
| 2021 | Chicory: A Colorful Tale | Adventure | Greg Lobanov |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2024 | Astro Bot | Platformer | Team Asobi |
· Publications and media › <i>Easy Allies</i>
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
The Last Guardian
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Japan Studio
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
God of War
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Half-Life: Alyx
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Valve
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Returnal
Genre
Third-person shooter
Developer(s)
Housemarque
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
Resident Evil 4
Genre
Survival horror
Developer(s)
Capcom
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Balatro
Genre
Roguelike deck-building
Developer(s)
LocalThunk
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2016 | The Last Guardian | Action-adventure | Japan Studio |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | God of War | Action-adventure | Santa Monica Studio |
| 2019 | Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice | Action-adventure | FromSoftware |
| 2020 | Half-Life: Alyx | First-person shooter | Valve |
| 2021 | Returnal | Third-person shooter | Housemarque |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | Resident Evil 4 | Survival horror | Capcom |
| 2024 | Balatro | Roguelike deck-building | LocalThunk |
· Publications and media › <i>Edge</i>
1998
1998
Year
1998
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
1999
1999
Year
1999
Game
Gran Turismo 2
Genre
Racing simulation
Developer(s)
Polyphony Digital
2002
2002
Year
2002
Game
Metroid Prime
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Retro Studios
2004
2004
Year
2004
Game
Half-Life 2
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Valve
2005
2005
Year
2005
Game
Resident Evil 4
Genre
Survival horror
Developer(s)
Capcom
2006
2006
Year
2006
Game
Final Fantasy XII
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Square Enix
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
Super Mario Galaxy
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Grand Theft Auto IV
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar North
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Borderlands
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Gearbox Software
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
Dishonored
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Arkane Studios
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
Grand Theft Auto V
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar North
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Bayonetta 2
Genre
Action
Developer(s)
PlatinumGames
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Bloodborne
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
The Last Guardian
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Japan Studio
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
Red Dead Redemption 2
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar Games
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Outer Wilds
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Mobius Digital
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
No direct GOTY award was given
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Deathloop
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Arkane Studios
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
Immortality
Immortality
Year
Immortality
Game
Interactive film
Genre
Sam Barlow
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Astro Bot
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Team Asobi
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 1998 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Action-adventure | Nintendo EAD |
| 1999 | Gran Turismo 2 | Racing simulation | Polyphony Digital |
| 2002 | Metroid Prime | Action-adventure | Retro Studios |
| 2004 | Half-Life 2 | First-person shooter | Valve |
| 2005 | Resident Evil 4 | Survival horror | Capcom |
| 2006 | Final Fantasy XII | Role-playing | Square Enix |
| 2007 | Super Mario Galaxy | Platformer | Nintendo EAD |
| 2008 | Grand Theft Auto IV | Action-adventure | Rockstar North |
| 2009 | Borderlands | Action role-playing | Gearbox Software |
| 2010 | Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Platformer | Nintendo EAD |
| 2011 | The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword | Action-adventure | Nintendo EAD |
| 2012 | Dishonored | Action-adventure | Arkane Studios |
| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | Action-adventure | Rockstar North |
| 2014 | Bayonetta 2 | Action | PlatinumGames |
| 2015 | Bloodborne | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2016 | The Last Guardian | Action-adventure | Japan Studio |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | Red Dead Redemption 2 | Action-adventure | Rockstar Games |
| 2019 | Outer Wilds | Action-adventure | Mobius Digital |
| 2020 | No direct GOTY award was given | ||
| 2021 | Deathloop | First-person shooter | Arkane Studios |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| Immortality | Interactive film | Sam Barlow | |
| 2023 | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2024 | Astro Bot | Platformer | Team Asobi |
· Publications and media › <i>Electronic Gaming Monthly</i> (<i>EGM</i>)
1988
1988
Year
1988
Game
Double Dragon
Genre
Beat 'em up
Developer(s)
Technōs Japan
1989
1989
Year
1989
Game
Ghouls 'n Ghosts
Genre
Platform
Developer(s)
Capcom
1990
1990
Year
1990
Game
Strider
Genre
Platform
Developer(s)
Capcom
1991
1991
Year
1991
Game
Sonic the Hedgehog
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Sonic Team
1992
1992
Year
1992
Game
Street Fighter II
Genre
Fighting
Developer(s)
Capcom
1993
1993
Year
1993
Game
Samurai Shodown
Genre
Fighting
Developer(s)
SNK
1994
1994
Year
1994
Game
Donkey Kong Country
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Rare
1995
1995
Year
1995
Game
Twisted Metal
Genre
Vehicular combat
Developer(s)
SingleTrac
1996
1996
Year
1996
Game
Super Mario 64
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
1997
1997
Year
1997
Game
GoldenEye 007
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Rare
1998
1998
Year
1998
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
1999
1999
Year
1999
Game
Soulcalibur
Genre
Fighting
Developer(s)
Namco
2000
2000
Year
2000
Game
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
Genre
Sports
Developer(s)
Neversoft
2001
2001
Year
2001
Game
Halo: Combat Evolved
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Bungie
2002
2002
Year
2002
Game
Metroid Prime
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Retro Studios
2003
2003
Year
2003
Game
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Montreal
2004
2004
Year
2004
Game
Halo 2
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Bungie
2005
2005
Year
2005
Game
Resident Evil 4
Genre
Survival horror
Developer(s)
Capcom
2006
2006
Year
2006
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
BioShock
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Irrational Games
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Grand Theft Auto IV
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar North
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Red Dead Redemption
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar San Diego
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
Far Cry 3
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Montreal
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
BioShock Infinite
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Irrational Games
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
CD Projekt Red
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Overwatch
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
Red Dead Redemption 2
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar Games
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Control
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Remedy Entertainment
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
The Last of Us Part II
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Psychonauts 2
Genre
Platform
Developer(s)
Double Fine
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 1988 | Double Dragon | Beat 'em up | Technōs Japan |
| 1989 | Ghouls 'n Ghosts | Platform | Capcom |
| 1990 | Strider | Platform | Capcom |
| 1991 | Sonic the Hedgehog | Platformer | Sonic Team |
| 1992 | Street Fighter II | Fighting | Capcom |
| 1993 | Samurai Shodown | Fighting | SNK |
| 1994 | Donkey Kong Country | Platformer | Rare |
| 1995 | Twisted Metal | Vehicular combat | SingleTrac |
| 1996 | Super Mario 64 | Platformer | Nintendo EAD |
| 1997 | GoldenEye 007 | First-person shooter | Rare |
| 1998 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Action-adventure | Nintendo EAD |
| 1999 | Soulcalibur | Fighting | Namco |
| 2000 | Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 | Sports | Neversoft |
| 2001 | Halo: Combat Evolved | First-person shooter | Bungie |
| 2002 | Metroid Prime | Action-adventure | Retro Studios |
| 2003 | Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | Action-adventure | Ubisoft Montreal |
| 2004 | Halo 2 | First-person shooter | Bungie |
| 2005 | Resident Evil 4 | Survival horror | Capcom |
| 2006 | The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess | Action-adventure | Nintendo EAD |
| 2007 | BioShock | First-person shooter | Irrational Games |
| 2008 | Grand Theft Auto IV | Action-adventure | Rockstar North |
| 2009 | Uncharted 2: Among Thieves | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2010 | Red Dead Redemption | Action-adventure | Rockstar San Diego |
| 2011 | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2012 | Far Cry 3 | First-person shooter | Ubisoft Montreal |
| 2013 | BioShock Infinite | First-person shooter | Irrational Games |
| 2014 | Dragon Age: Inquisition | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2015 | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | Action role-playing | CD Projekt Red |
| 2016 | Overwatch | First-person shooter | Blizzard Entertainment |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | Red Dead Redemption 2 | Action-adventure | Rockstar Games |
| 2019 | Control | Action-adventure | Remedy Entertainment |
| 2020 | The Last of Us Part II | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2021 | Psychonauts 2 | Platform | Double Fine |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
· Publications and media › <i>Empire</i>
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Dark Souls II
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Bloodborne
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
Super Mario Odyssey
Genre
Platform
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
God of War
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Resident Evil 2
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Capcom
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
The Last of Us Part II
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Deathloop
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Arkane Studios
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
Baldur's Gate 3
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Larian Studios
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Astro Bot
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Team Asobi
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2014 | Dark Souls II | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2015 | Bloodborne | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2016 | Uncharted 4: A Thief's End | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2017 | Super Mario Odyssey | Platform | Nintendo EAD |
| 2018 | God of War | Action-adventure | Santa Monica Studio |
| 2019 | Resident Evil 2 | Action-adventure | Capcom |
| 2020 | The Last of Us Part II | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2021 | Deathloop | First-person shooter | Arkane Studios |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | Baldur's Gate 3 | Role-playing | Larian Studios |
| 2024 | Astro Bot | Platformer | Team Asobi |
· Publications and media › <i>Entertainment Weekly</i>
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
BioShock
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Irrational Games
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Wii Fit
Genre
Fitness game
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Red Dead Redemption
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar San Diego
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
Journey
Genre
Adventure
Developer(s)
Thatgamecompany
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
BioShock Infinite
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Irrational Games
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Kojima Productions
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Inside
Genre
Puzzle-platformer
Developer(s)
Playdead
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
God of War
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Resident Evil 2
Genre
Survival horror
Developer(s)
Capcom
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
The Last of Us Part II
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Resident Evil Village
Genre
Survival horror
Developer(s)
Capcom
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2007 | BioShock | First-person shooter | Irrational Games |
| 2008 | Wii Fit | Fitness game | Nintendo EAD |
| 2010 | Red Dead Redemption | Action-adventure | Rockstar San Diego |
| 2012 | Journey | Adventure | Thatgamecompany |
| 2013 | BioShock Infinite | First-person shooter | Irrational Games |
| 2015 | Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain | Action-adventure | Kojima Productions |
| 2016 | Inside | Puzzle-platformer | Playdead |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | God of War | Action-adventure | Santa Monica Studio |
| 2019 | Resident Evil 2 | Survival horror | Capcom |
| 2020 | The Last of Us Part II | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2021 | Resident Evil Village | Survival horror | Capcom |
· Publications and media › <i>Eurogamer</i>
1999
1999
Year
1999
Game
Unreal Tournament
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Epic Games
2000
2000
Year
2000
Game
Deus Ex
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Ion Storm
2001
2001
Year
2001
Game
Grand Theft Auto III
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
DMA Design
2002
2002
Year
2002
Game
Ico
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Team Ico
2003
2003
Year
2003
Game
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar North
2004
2004
Year
2004
Game
Half-Life 2
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Valve
2005
2005
Year
2005
Game
Psychonauts
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Double Fine Productions
2006
2006
Year
2006
Game
Guitar Hero
Genre
Rhythm
Developer(s)
Harmonix
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
Portal
Genre
Puzzle-platformer
Developer(s)
Valve
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
LittleBigPlanet
Genre
Puzzle-platformer
Developer(s)
Media Molecule
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Mass Effect 2
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
Portal 2
Genre
Puzzle-platformer
Developer(s)
Valve
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
Fez
Genre
Puzzle-platformer
Developer(s)
Polytron Corporation
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
Super Mario 3D World
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Mario Kart 8
Genre
Racing
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Bloodborne
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Overwatch
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
Tetris Effect
Genre
Puzzle
Developer(s)
Monstars Inc. and Resonair
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Outer Wilds
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Mobius Digital
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Hades
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Supergiant Games
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Unpacking
Genre
Puzzle
Developer(s)
Witch Beam
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
Cocoon
Genre
Puzzle
Developer(s)
Geometric Interactive
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
MachineGames
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 1999 | Unreal Tournament | First-person shooter | Epic Games |
| 2000 | Deus Ex | Action role-playing | Ion Storm |
| 2001 | Grand Theft Auto III | Action-adventure | DMA Design |
| 2002 | Ico | Action-adventure | Team Ico |
| 2003 | Grand Theft Auto: Vice City | Action-adventure | Rockstar North |
| 2004 | Half-Life 2 | First-person shooter | Valve |
| 2005 | Psychonauts | Platformer | Double Fine Productions |
| 2006 | Guitar Hero | Rhythm | Harmonix |
| 2007 | Portal | Puzzle-platformer | Valve |
| 2008 | LittleBigPlanet | Puzzle-platformer | Media Molecule |
| 2009 | Uncharted 2: Among Thieves | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2010 | Mass Effect 2 | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2011 | Portal 2 | Puzzle-platformer | Valve |
| 2012 | Fez | Puzzle-platformer | Polytron Corporation |
| 2013 | Super Mario 3D World | Platformer | Nintendo EAD |
| 2014 | Mario Kart 8 | Racing | Nintendo EAD |
| 2015 | Bloodborne | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2016 | Overwatch | First-person shooter | Blizzard Entertainment |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | Tetris Effect | Puzzle | Monstars Inc. and Resonair |
| 2019 | Outer Wilds | Action-adventure | Mobius Digital |
| 2020 | Hades | Action role-playing | Supergiant Games |
| 2021 | Unpacking | Puzzle | Witch Beam |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | Cocoon | Puzzle | Geometric Interactive |
| 2024 | Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | Action-adventure | MachineGames |
· Publications and media › <i>Game Informer</i>
1992
1992
Year
1992
Game
Street Fighter II
Genre
Fighting
Developer(s)
Capcom
1993
1993
Year
1993
Game
Mortal Kombat
Genre
Fighting
Developer(s)
Midway Games
1994
1994
Year
1994
Game
Donkey Kong Country
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Rare
1995
1995
Year
1995
Game
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Rare
1996
1996
Year
1996
Game
Super Mario 64
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
1997
1997
Year
1997
Game
Final Fantasy VII
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Square
1998
1998
Year
1998
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
1999
1999
Year
1999
Game
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Genre
Sports
Developer(s)
Neversoft
2000
2000
Year
2000
Game
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
Genre
Sports
Developer(s)
Neversoft
2001
2001
Year
2001
Game
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
2002
2002
Year
2002
Game
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar North
2003
2003
Year
2003
Game
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2004
2004
Year
2004
Game
Halo 2
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Bungie
2005
2005
Year
2005
Game
Resident Evil 4
Genre
Survival horror
Developer(s)
Capcom
2006
2006
Year
2006
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
BioShock
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Irrational Games
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Grand Theft Auto IV
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar North
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Red Dead Redemption
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar San Diego
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
Mass Effect 3
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
The Last of Us
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
CD Projekt Red
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Overwatch
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
God of War
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Control
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Remedy Entertainment
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
The Last of Us Part II
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Halo Infinite
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
343 Industries
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 1992 | Street Fighter II | Fighting | Capcom |
| 1993 | Mortal Kombat | Fighting | Midway Games |
| 1994 | Donkey Kong Country | Platformer | Rare |
| 1995 | Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest | Platformer | Rare |
| 1996 | Super Mario 64 | Platformer | Nintendo EAD |
| 1997 | Final Fantasy VII | Role-playing | Square |
| 1998 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Action-adventure | Nintendo EAD |
| 1999 | Tony Hawk's Pro Skater | Sports | Neversoft |
| 2000 | Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 | Sports | Neversoft |
| 2001 | Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty | Action-adventure | Konami Computer Entertainment Japan |
| 2002 | Grand Theft Auto: Vice City | Action-adventure | Rockstar North |
| 2003 | The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker | Action-adventure | Nintendo EAD |
| 2004 | Halo 2 | First-person shooter | Bungie |
| 2005 | Resident Evil 4 | Survival horror | Capcom |
| 2006 | The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess | Action-adventure | Nintendo EAD |
| 2007 | BioShock | First-person shooter | Irrational Games |
| 2008 | Grand Theft Auto IV | Action-adventure | Rockstar North |
| 2009 | Uncharted 2: Among Thieves | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2010 | Red Dead Redemption | Action-adventure | Rockstar San Diego |
| 2011 | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2012 | Mass Effect 3 | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2013 | The Last of Us | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2014 | Dragon Age: Inquisition | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2015 | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | Action role-playing | CD Projekt Red |
| 2016 | Overwatch | First-person shooter | Blizzard Entertainment |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | God of War | Action-adventure | Santa Monica Studio |
| 2019 | Control | Action-adventure | Remedy Entertainment |
| 2020 | The Last of Us Part II | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2021 | Halo Infinite | First-person shooter | 343 Industries |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
· Publications and media › <i>GameSpot</i>
1996
1996
Year
1996
Game
Diablo
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Blizzard North
1997
1997
Year
1997
Game
Total Annihilation
Genre
Real-time strategy
Developer(s)
Cavedog Entertainment
1998
1998
Year
1998
Game
Console: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
PC: Grim Fandango
PC: Grim Fandango
Year
PC: Grim Fandango
Game
Graphic adventure
Genre
LucasArts
1999
1999
Year
1999
Game
Console: Soulcalibur
Genre
Fighting
Developer(s)
Namco
PC: EverQuest
PC: EverQuest
Year
PC: EverQuest
Game
MMORPG
Genre
Sony Online Entertainment
2000
2000
Year
2000
Game
Console: Chrono Cross
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Square
PC: The Sims
PC: The Sims
Year
PC: The Sims
Game
Life simulation
Genre
Maxis
2001
2001
Year
2001
Game
Console: Grand Theft Auto III
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
DMA Design
PC: Serious Sam: The First Encounter
PC: Serious Sam: The First Encounter
Year
PC: Serious Sam: The First Encounter
Game
First-person shooter
Genre
Croteam
2002
2002
Year
2002
Game
Metroid Prime
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Retro Studios
2003
2003
Year
2003
Game
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2004
2004
Year
2004
Game
World of Warcraft
Genre
MMORPG
Developer(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
2005
2005
Year
2005
Game
Resident Evil 4
Genre
Survival horror
Developer(s)
Capcom
2006
2006
Year
2006
Game
Gears of War
Genre
Third-person shooter
Developer(s)
Epic Games
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
Super Mario Galaxy
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Kojima Productions
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Demon's Souls
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Red Dead Redemption
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar San Diego
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
Journey
Genre
Adventure
Developer(s)
Thatgamecompany
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Monolith Productions
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
CD Projekt Red
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Overwatch
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
Red Dead Redemption 2
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar Games
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Half-Life: Alyx
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Valve
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Deathloop
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Arkane Studios
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
Baldur's Gate 3
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Larian Studios
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Atlus
2025
2025
Year
2025
Game
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Sandfall Interactive
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 1996 | Diablo | Action role-playing | Blizzard North |
| 1997 | Total Annihilation | Real-time strategy | Cavedog Entertainment |
| 1998 | Console: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Action-adventure | Nintendo EAD |
| PC: Grim Fandango | Graphic adventure | LucasArts | |
| 1999 | Console: Soulcalibur | Fighting | Namco |
| PC: EverQuest | MMORPG | Sony Online Entertainment | |
| 2000 | Console: Chrono Cross | Role-playing | Square |
| PC: The Sims | Life simulation | Maxis | |
| 2001 | Console: Grand Theft Auto III | Action-adventure | DMA Design |
| PC: Serious Sam: The First Encounter | First-person shooter | Croteam | |
| 2002 | Metroid Prime | Action-adventure | Retro Studios |
| 2003 | The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker | Action-adventure | Nintendo EAD |
| 2004 | World of Warcraft | MMORPG | Blizzard Entertainment |
| 2005 | Resident Evil 4 | Survival horror | Capcom |
| 2006 | Gears of War | Third-person shooter | Epic Games |
| 2007 | Super Mario Galaxy | Platformer | Nintendo EAD |
| 2008 | Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots | Action-adventure | Kojima Productions |
| 2009 | Demon's Souls | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2010 | Red Dead Redemption | Action-adventure | Rockstar San Diego |
| 2011 | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2012 | Journey | Adventure | Thatgamecompany |
| 2013 | The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds | Action-adventure | Nintendo EAD |
| 2014 | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | Action-adventure | Monolith Productions |
| 2015 | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | Action role-playing | CD Projekt Red |
| 2016 | Overwatch | First-person shooter | Blizzard Entertainment |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | Red Dead Redemption 2 | Action-adventure | Rockstar Games |
| 2019 | Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice | Action-adventure | FromSoftware |
| 2020 | Half-Life: Alyx | First-person shooter | Valve |
| 2021 | Deathloop | First-person shooter | Arkane Studios |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | Baldur's Gate 3 | Role-playing | Larian Studios |
| 2024 | Metaphor: ReFantazio | Role-playing | Atlus |
| 2025 | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Role-playing | Sandfall Interactive |
· Publications and media › <i>GameSpy</i>
1999
1999
Year
1999
Game
Unreal Tournament
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Epic Games
2000
2000
Year
2000
Game
Deus Ex
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Ion Storm
2001
2001
Year
2001
Game
Grand Theft Auto III
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
DMA Design
2002
2002
Year
2002
Game
Metroid Prime
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Retro Studios
2003
2003
Year
2003
Game
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2004
2004
Year
2004
Game
Halo 2
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Bungie
2005
2005
Year
2005
Game
Civilization IV
Genre
Turn-based strategy
Developer(s)
Firaxis Games
2006
2006
Year
2006
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Infinity Ward
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Fallout 3
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Infinity Ward
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Red Dead Redemption
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar San Diego
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Genre
Turn-based tactics
Developer(s)
Firaxis Games
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 1999 | Unreal Tournament | First-person shooter | Epic Games |
| 2000 | Deus Ex | Action role-playing | Ion Storm |
| 2001 | Grand Theft Auto III | Action-adventure | DMA Design |
| 2002 | Metroid Prime | Action-adventure | Retro Studios |
| 2003 | Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic | Role-playing | BioWare |
| 2004 | Halo 2 | First-person shooter | Bungie |
| 2005 | Civilization IV | Turn-based strategy | Firaxis Games |
| 2006 | The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess | Action-adventure | Nintendo EAD |
| 2007 | Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare | First-person shooter | Infinity Ward |
| 2008 | Fallout 3 | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2009 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | First-person shooter | Infinity Ward |
| 2010 | Red Dead Redemption | Action-adventure | Rockstar San Diego |
| 2011 | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2012 | XCOM: Enemy Unknown | Turn-based tactics | Firaxis Games |
· Publications and media › <i>GamesRadar+</i>
2006
2006
Year
2006
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
The Orange Box
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Valve
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Fallout 3
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rocksteady Studios
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Red Dead Redemption
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar San Diego
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
Portal 2
Genre
Puzzle-platformer
Developer(s)
Valve
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
The Walking Dead
Genre
Graphic adventure
Developer(s)
Telltale Games
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
The Last of Us
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Destiny
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bungie
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Kojima Productions
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Titanfall 2
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Respawn Entertainment
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
God of War
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Control
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Remedy Entertainment
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Hades
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Supergiant Games
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Deathloop
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Arkane Studios
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
Baldur's Gate 3
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Larian Studios
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Helldivers 2
Genre
Third-person shooter
Developer(s)
Arrowhead Game Studios
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2006 | The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess | Action-adventure | Nintendo EAD |
| 2007 | The Orange Box | First-person shooter | Valve |
| 2008 | Fallout 3 | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2009 | Batman: Arkham Asylum | Action-adventure | Rocksteady Studios |
| 2010 | Red Dead Redemption | Action-adventure | Rockstar San Diego |
| 2011 | Portal 2 | Puzzle-platformer | Valve |
| 2012 | The Walking Dead | Graphic adventure | Telltale Games |
| 2013 | The Last of Us | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2014 | Destiny | Action role-playing | Bungie |
| 2015 | Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain | Action-adventure | Kojima Productions |
| 2016 | Titanfall 2 | First-person shooter | Respawn Entertainment |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | God of War | Action-adventure | Santa Monica Studio |
| 2019 | Control | Action-adventure | Remedy Entertainment |
| 2020 | Hades | Action role-playing | Supergiant Games |
| 2021 | Deathloop | Action-adventure | Arkane Studios |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | Baldur's Gate 3 | Role-playing | Larian Studios |
| 2024 | Helldivers 2 | Third-person shooter | Arrowhead Game Studios |
· Publications and media › <i>Gamest</i>
| Year | Title | Genre | Developer | Ref |
| 1987 | Darius | Scrolling shooter | Taito | |
| 1988 | Gradius II | Scrolling shooter | Konami | |
| 1989 | Tetris | Puzzle | Sega | |
| 1990 | Final Fight | Beat 'em up | Capcom | |
| 1991 | Street Fighter II: The World Warrior | Fighting | Capcom | |
| 1992 | Street Fighter II Dash (Champion Edition) | Fighting | Capcom | |
| 1993 | Samurai Shodown | Fighting | SNK | |
| 1994 | The King of Fighters '94 | Fighting | SNK | |
| 1995 | Virtua Fighter 2 | Fighting | Sega AM2 | |
| 1996 | Street Fighter Zero 2 (Street Fighter Alpha 2) | Fighting | Capcom | |
| 1997 | Vampire Savior (Darkstalkers 3) | Fighting | Capcom | |
| 1998 | Psychic Force 2012 | Fighting | Taito |
· Publications and media › <i>GameTrailers</i>
2005
2005
Year
2005
Game
Resident Evil 4
Genre
Survival horror
Developer(s)
Capcom
2006
2006
Year
2006
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
Super Mario Galaxy
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Grand Theft Auto IV
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar North
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Infinity Ward
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Mass Effect 2
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Genre
Turn-based tactics
Developer(s)
Firaxis Games
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
The Last of Us
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Hearthstone
Genre
Card game
Developer(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Bloodborne
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2005 | Resident Evil 4 | Survival horror | Capcom |
| 2006 | The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess | Action-adventure | Nintendo EAD |
| 2007 | Super Mario Galaxy | Platformer | Nintendo EAD |
| 2008 | Grand Theft Auto IV | Action-adventure | Rockstar North |
| 2009 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | First-person shooter | Infinity Ward |
| 2010 | Mass Effect 2 | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2011 | Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2012 | XCOM: Enemy Unknown | Turn-based tactics | Firaxis Games |
| 2013 | The Last of Us | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2014 | Hearthstone | Card game | Blizzard Entertainment |
| 2015 | Bloodborne | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
· Publications and media › <i>Giant Bomb</i>
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Grand Theft Auto IV
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar North
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Mass Effect 2
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Genre
Turn-based tactics
Developer(s)
Firaxis Games
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
The Last of Us
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Monolith Productions
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Super Mario Maker
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Hitman
Genre
Stealth
Developer(s)
IO Interactive
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Genre
Battle royale
Developer(s)
PUBG Corporation
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
Tetris Effect
Genre
Puzzle
Developer(s)
Monstars Inc./Resonai
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Outer Wilds
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Mobius Digital
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Hades
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Supergiant Games
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Genre
Adventure
Developer(s)
Greg Lobanov
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Montpellier
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2008 | Grand Theft Auto IV | Action-adventure | Rockstar North |
| 2009 | Uncharted 2: Among Thieves | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2010 | Mass Effect 2 | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2011 | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2012 | XCOM: Enemy Unknown | Turn-based tactics | Firaxis Games |
| 2013 | The Last of Us | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2014 | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | Action-adventure | Monolith Productions |
| 2015 | Super Mario Maker | Platformer | Nintendo EAD |
| 2016 | Hitman | Stealth | IO Interactive |
| 2017 | PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds | Battle royale | PUBG Corporation |
| 2018 | Tetris Effect | Puzzle | Monstars Inc./Resonai |
| 2019 | Outer Wilds | Action-adventure | Mobius Digital |
| 2020 | Hades | Action role-playing | Supergiant Games |
| 2021 | Chicory: A Colorful Tale | Adventure | Greg Lobanov |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown | Action-adventure | Ubisoft Montpellier |
· Publications and media › <i>The Guardian</i>
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
Crackdown
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Realtime Worlds
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Red Dead Redemption
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar San Diego
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
Portal 2
Genre
Puzzle-platformer
Developer(s)
Valve
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
Dishonored
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Arkane Studios
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Year
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Game
Turn-based tactics
Genre
Firaxis Games
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
Super Mario 3D World
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Mario Kart 8
Genre
Racing
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Bloodborne
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
Red Dead Redemption 2
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar Games
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Outer Wilds
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Mobius Digital
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Genre
Life simulation
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Returnal
Genre
Third-person shooter
Developer(s)
Housemarque
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Wordle
Genre
Puzzle
Developer(s)
Josh Wardle
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Astro Bot
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Team Asobi
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2007 | Crackdown | Action-adventure | Realtime Worlds |
| 2010 | Red Dead Redemption | Action-adventure | Rockstar San Diego |
| 2011 | Portal 2 | Puzzle-platformer | Valve |
| 2012 | Dishonored | Action-adventure | Arkane Studios |
| XCOM: Enemy Unknown | Turn-based tactics | Firaxis Games | |
| 2013 | Super Mario 3D World | Platformer | Nintendo EAD |
| 2014 | Mario Kart 8 | Racing | Nintendo EAD |
| 2015 | Bloodborne | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2016 | Uncharted 4: A Thief's End | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | Red Dead Redemption 2 | Action-adventure | Rockstar Games |
| 2019 | Outer Wilds | Action-adventure | Mobius Digital |
| 2020 | Animal Crossing: New Horizons | Life simulation | Nintendo EPD |
| 2021 | Returnal | Third-person shooter | Housemarque |
| 2022 | Wordle | Puzzle | Josh Wardle |
| 2023 | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2024 | Astro Bot | Platformer | Team Asobi |
· Publications and media › <i>Hardcore Gamer</i>
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
Far Cry 3
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Ubisoft
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
The Last of Us
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Tales from the Borderlands
Genre
Graphic adventure
Developer(s)
Telltale Games
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Owlboy
Genre
Platform-adventure
Developer(s)
D-Pad Studio
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
Nier: Automata
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
PlatinumGames
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
God of War
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Resident Evil 2
Genre
Survival horror
Developer(s)
Capcom
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Ghost of Tsushima
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Sucker Punch Productions
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart
Genre
Third-person shooter
Developer(s)
Insomniac Games
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
God of War Ragnarök
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
Alan Wake 2
Genre
Survival horror
Developer(s)
Remedy Entertainment
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Astro Bot
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Team Asobi
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2012 | Far Cry 3 | First-person shooter | Ubisoft |
| 2013 | The Last of Us | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2014 | Dragon Age: Inquisition | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2015 | Tales from the Borderlands | Graphic adventure | Telltale Games |
| 2016 | Owlboy | Platform-adventure | D-Pad Studio |
| 2017 | Nier: Automata | Action role-playing | PlatinumGames |
| 2018 | God of War | Action-adventure | Santa Monica Studio |
| 2019 | Resident Evil 2 | Survival horror | Capcom |
| 2020 | Ghost of Tsushima | Action-adventure | Sucker Punch Productions |
| 2021 | Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart | Third-person shooter | Insomniac Games |
| 2022 | God of War Ragnarök | Action-adventure | Santa Monica Studio |
| 2023 | Alan Wake 2 | Survival horror | Remedy Entertainment |
| 2024 | Astro Bot | Platformer | Team Asobi |
· Publications and media › <i>IGN</i>
2001
2001
Year
2001
Game
Halo: Combat Evolved
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Bungie
2002
2002
Year
2002
Game
Battlefield 1942
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Digital Illusions CE
2003
2003
Year
2003
Game
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2004
2004
Year
2004
Game
Half-Life 2
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Valve
2005
2005
Year
2005
Game
God of War
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
2006
2006
Year
2006
Game
Ōkami
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Clover Studio
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
Super Mario Galaxy
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Fallout 3
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Mass Effect 2
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
Portal 2
Genre
Puzzle-platformer
Developer(s)
Valve
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
Journey
Genre
Adventure
Developer(s)
Thatgamecompany
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
The Last of Us
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
CD Projekt Red
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Overwatch
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
God of War
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Control
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Remedy Entertainment
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Hades
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Supergiant Games
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Forza Horizon 5
Genre
Racing
Developer(s)
Playground Games
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Atlus
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2001 | Halo: Combat Evolved | First-person shooter | Bungie |
| 2002 | Battlefield 1942 | First-person shooter | Digital Illusions CE |
| 2003 | Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic | Role-playing | BioWare |
| 2004 | Half-Life 2 | First-person shooter | Valve |
| 2005 | God of War | Action-adventure | Santa Monica Studio |
| 2006 | Ōkami | Action-adventure | Clover Studio |
| 2007 | Super Mario Galaxy | Platformer | Nintendo EAD |
| 2008 | Fallout 3 | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2009 | Uncharted 2: Among Thieves | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2010 | Mass Effect 2 | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2011 | Portal 2 | Puzzle-platformer | Valve |
| 2012 | Journey | Adventure | Thatgamecompany |
| 2013 | The Last of Us | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2014 | Dragon Age: Inquisition | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2015 | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | Action role-playing | CD Projekt Red |
| 2016 | Overwatch | First-person shooter | Blizzard Entertainment |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | God of War | Action-adventure | Santa Monica Studio |
| 2019 | Control | Action-adventure | Remedy Entertainment |
| 2020 | Hades | Action role-playing | Supergiant Games |
| 2021 | Forza Horizon 5 | Racing | Playground Games |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2024 | Metaphor: ReFantazio | Role-playing | Atlus |
· Publications and media › <i>Kotaku</i>
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
Super Mario Galaxy
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Grand Theft Auto IV
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar North
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Red Dead Redemption
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar San Diego
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
Portal 2
Genre
Puzzle-platformer
Developer(s)
Valve
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Genre
Turn-based tactics
Developer(s)
Firaxis Games
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
The Last of Us
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
Alan Wake 2
Genre
Survival horror
Developer(s)
Remedy Entertainment
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Astro Bot
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Team Asobi
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2007 | Super Mario Galaxy | Platformer | Nintendo EAD |
| 2008 | Grand Theft Auto IV | Action-adventure | Rockstar North |
| 2009 | Uncharted 2: Among Thieves | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2010 | Red Dead Redemption | Action-adventure | Rockstar San Diego |
| 2011 | Portal 2 | Puzzle-platformer | Valve |
| 2012 | XCOM: Enemy Unknown | Turn-based tactics | Firaxis Games |
| 2013 | The Last of Us | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | Alan Wake 2 | Survival horror | Remedy Entertainment |
| 2024 | Astro Bot | Platformer | Team Asobi |
· Publications and media › <i>PC Gamer</i>
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
Mass Effect 3
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
Spelunky
Genre
Platform
Developer(s)
Mossmouth, LLC
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Alien: Isolation
Genre
Survival horror
Developer(s)
Creative Assembly
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Kojima Productions
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Dishonored 2
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Arkane Lyon
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
Divinity: Original Sin II
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Larian Studios
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
Into the Breach
Genre
Turn-based strategy
Developer(s)
Subset Games
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Disco Elysium
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
ZA/UM
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Death Stranding
Genre
Action
Developer(s)
Kojima Productions
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Valheim
Genre
Sandbox, Survival
Developer(s)
Iron Gate Studio
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
Baldur's Gate 3
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Larian Studios
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Balatro
Genre
Roguelike deck-building
Developer(s)
LocalThunk
2025
2025
Year
2025
Game
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Warhorse Studios
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2011 | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2012 | Mass Effect 3 | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2013 | Spelunky | Platform | Mossmouth, LLC |
| 2014 | Alien: Isolation | Survival horror | Creative Assembly |
| 2015 | Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain | Action-adventure | Kojima Productions |
| 2016 | Dishonored 2 | Action-adventure | Arkane Lyon |
| 2017 | Divinity: Original Sin II | Role-playing | Larian Studios |
| 2018 | Into the Breach | Turn-based strategy | Subset Games |
| 2019 | Disco Elysium | Role-playing | ZA/UM |
| 2020 | Death Stranding | Action | Kojima Productions |
| 2021 | Valheim | Sandbox, Survival | Iron Gate Studio |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | Baldur's Gate 3 | Role-playing | Larian Studios |
| 2024 | Balatro | Roguelike deck-building | LocalThunk |
| 2025 | Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | Action role-playing | Warhorse Studios |
· Publications and media › <i>Polygon</i>
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
The Walking Dead
Genre
Graphic adventure
Developer(s)
Telltale Games
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
Gone Home
Genre
Adventure
Developer(s)
The Fullbright Company
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Her Story
Genre
Interactive movie
Developer(s)
Sam Barlow
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Doom
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
id Software
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
God of War
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Outer Wilds
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Mobius Digital
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Hades
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Supergiant Games
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Inscryption
Genre
Roguelike
Developer(s)
Daniel Mullins Games
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Balatro
Genre
Roguelike deck-building
Developer(s)
LocalThunk
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2012 | The Walking Dead | Graphic adventure | Telltale Games |
| 2013 | Gone Home | Adventure | The Fullbright Company |
| 2014 | Dragon Age: Inquisition | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2015 | Her Story | Interactive movie | Sam Barlow |
| 2016 | Doom | First-person shooter | id Software |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | God of War | Action-adventure | Santa Monica Studio |
| 2019 | Outer Wilds | Action-adventure | Mobius Digital |
| 2020 | Hades | Action role-playing | Supergiant Games |
| 2021 | Inscryption | Roguelike | Daniel Mullins Games |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2023 | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2024 | Balatro | Roguelike deck-building | LocalThunk |
· Publications and media › <i>The Telegraph</i>
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Fable II
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Lionhead Studios
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
Batman: Arkham City
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rocksteady Studios
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
The Walking Dead
Genre
Graphic adventure
Developer(s)
Telltale Games
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
The Last of Us
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Alien: Isolation
Genre
Survival horror
Developer(s)
Creative Assembly
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Bloodborne
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Dishonored 2
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Arkane Studios
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
Red Dead Redemption 2
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar Games
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
The Last of Us Part II
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Deathloop
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Arkane Studios
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
Elden Ring
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2008 | Fable II | Action role-playing | Lionhead Studios |
| 2009 | Uncharted 2: Among Thieves | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2011 | Batman: Arkham City | Action-adventure | Rocksteady Studios |
| 2012 | The Walking Dead | Graphic adventure | Telltale Games |
| 2013 | The Last of Us | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2014 | Alien: Isolation | Survival horror | Creative Assembly |
| 2015 | Bloodborne | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
| 2016 | Dishonored 2 | Action-adventure | Arkane Studios |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | Red Dead Redemption 2 | Action-adventure | Rockstar Games |
| 2019 | Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice | Action-adventure | FromSoftware |
| 2020 | The Last of Us Part II | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2021 | Deathloop | First-person shooter | Arkane Studios |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | Action role-playing | FromSoftware |
· Publications and media › <i>Time</i>
2006
2006
Year
2006
Game
Wii Sports
Genre
Sports
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
Halo 3
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Bungie
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Grand Theft Auto IV
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar North
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Infinity Ward
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Alan Wake
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Remedy Entertainment
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
Minecraft
Genre
Sandbox
Developer(s)
Mojang
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
Guild Wars 2
Genre
MMORPG
Developer(s)
ArenaNet
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
Grand Theft Auto V
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar North
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
80 Days
Genre
Interactive fiction
Developer(s)
Inkle
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Prune
Genre
Puzzle
Developer(s)
Joel McDonald
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
The Witness
Genre
Puzzle
Developer(s)
Thekla, Inc.
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
God of War
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Hades
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Supergiant Games
2021
2021
Year
2021
Game
Metroid Dread
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
MercurySteam
2022
2022
Year
2022
Game
God of War Ragnarök
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
2023
2023
Year
2023
Game
Alan Wake 2
Genre
Survival horror
Developer(s)
Remedy Entertainment
2024
2024
Year
2024
Game
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2006 | Wii Sports | Sports | Nintendo EAD |
| 2007 | Halo 3 | First-person shooter | Bungie |
| 2008 | Grand Theft Auto IV | Action-adventure | Rockstar North |
| 2009 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | First-person shooter | Infinity Ward |
| 2010 | Alan Wake | Action-adventure | Remedy Entertainment |
| 2011 | Minecraft | Sandbox | Mojang |
| 2012 | Guild Wars 2 | MMORPG | ArenaNet |
| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | Action-adventure | Rockstar North |
| 2014 | 80 Days | Interactive fiction | Inkle |
| 2015 | Prune | Puzzle | Joel McDonald |
| 2016 | The Witness | Puzzle | Thekla, Inc. |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | God of War | Action-adventure | Santa Monica Studio |
| 2020 | Hades | Action role-playing | Supergiant Games |
| 2021 | Metroid Dread | Action-adventure | MercurySteam |
| 2022 | God of War Ragnarök | Action-adventure | Santa Monica Studio |
| 2023 | Alan Wake 2 | Survival horror | Remedy Entertainment |
| 2024 | Dragon Age: The Veilguard | Action role-playing | BioWare |
· Publications and media › <i>USgamer</i>
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
Super Mario Maker
Genre
Platform
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2016
2016
Year
2016
Game
Overwatch
Genre
First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
2018
2018
Year
2018
Game
Red Dead Redemption 2
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar Games
2019
2019
Year
2019
Game
Disco Elysium
Genre
Role-playing
Developer(s)
ZA/UM
2020
2020
Year
2020
Game
Hades
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Supergiant Games
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2015 | Super Mario Maker | Platform | Nintendo EAD |
| 2016 | Overwatch | First-person shooter | Blizzard Entertainment |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | Red Dead Redemption 2 | Action-adventure | Rockstar Games |
| 2019 | Disco Elysium | Role-playing | ZA/UM |
| 2020 | Hades | Action role-playing | Supergiant Games |
· Publications and media › <i>Yahoo!</i>
2007
2007
Year
2007
Game
Super Mario Galaxy
Genre
Platformer
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
2008
2008
Year
2008
Game
Fallout 3
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
2009
2009
Year
2009
Game
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2010
2010
Year
2010
Game
Red Dead Redemption
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rockstar San Diego
2011
2011
Year
2011
Game
Batman: Arkham City
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Rocksteady Studios
2012
2012
Year
2012
Game
The Walking Dead
Genre
Graphic adventure
Developer(s)
Telltale Games
2013
2013
Year
2013
Game
The Last of Us
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
2014
2014
Year
2014
Game
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
BioWare
2015
2015
Year
2015
Game
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Genre
Action role-playing
Developer(s)
CD Projekt Red
2017
2017
Year
2017
Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Genre
Action-adventure
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
| 2007 | Super Mario Galaxy | Platformer | Nintendo EAD |
| 2008 | Fallout 3 | Action role-playing | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2009 | Uncharted 2: Among Thieves | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2010 | Red Dead Redemption | Action-adventure | Rockstar San Diego |
| 2011 | Batman: Arkham City | Action-adventure | Rocksteady Studios |
| 2012 | The Walking Dead | Graphic adventure | Telltale Games |
| 2013 | The Last of Us | Action-adventure | Naughty Dog |
| 2014 | Dragon Age: Inquisition | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2015 | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | Action role-playing | CD Projekt Red |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-adventure | Nintendo EPD |
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- The Telegraphhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/features/best-video-games-2022/
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- Timehttps://time.com/5455710/best-video-games-2018/
- Timehttps://time.com/5912417/best-video-games-2020/
- Timehttps://time.com/6126797/best-video-games-2021/
- Timehttps://time.com/6235588/best-video-games-2022/
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