Clair Obscur Enters the Top 3 Games of All Time for Game of the Year Awards

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has emerged as a defining masterpiece of 2025. Dominating the awards circuit and fueling industry-wide conversation, the title delivered a stellar performance at The Game Awards 2025. In addition to securing the prestigious “Game of the Year” trophy at TGA, it triumphed at the Golden Joystick Awards and was crowned the top game of the year by numerous global media outlets.

ResetEra user Angie, known for meticulously tracking seasonal award statistics, has finalized the tallies for 2025. According to their data, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 amassed an incredible 291 “Game of the Year” wins.

This achievement allows the game to surpass Baldur’s Gate III, which collected 288 awards in 2023. The only titles currently ranking higher are The Last of Us Part II with 326 victories and Elden Ring, which remains the undisputed champion with 435 accolades following its 2022 release.

The all-time top 5 games by “Game of the Year” wins are:

1. Elden Ring — 435
2. The Last of Us Part II — 326
3. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — 291
4. Baldur’s Gate III — 288
5. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — 281

Currently, only 21 games in history have crossed the 100-win threshold. The rankings are primarily dominated by narrative-driven single-player experiences, specifically RPGs. Overwatch remains the sole multiplayer-focused title to maintain a position within this elite top 21.

While these compilations are not officially sanctioned by the industry, they serve as a compelling reflection of critical consensus and editorial trends across the gaming world over the years.

Source: iXBT.games