Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Not Eurogamer’s Best Game of 2025 — Journalists Have Found a More Worthy Project

Despite its massive success, Sandfall Studio’s latest project faced some formidable rivals this year.

Eurogamer has officially concluded its review of the 2025 gaming landscape. The publication’s editorial team reflected on the year’s most significant releases to curate their definitive ranking of the best titles available.

The selection features a diverse array of games, ranging from major Nintendo exclusives and established franchise entries to the polarizing indie title *Horses*—which gained notoriety after being barred from the Steam storefront due to its provocative content.

Here are several highlights from Eurogamer’s Top 50 Games of 2025:

• 50. Avowed
• 46. Horses
• 40. Kirby Air Riders
• 30. Sword of the Sea
• 20. Promise Mascot Agency

• 10. Donkey Kong Bananza
• 9. Skate Story
• 8. Silent Hill f
• 7. Hollow Knight: Silksong
• 6. Split Fiction
• 5. Dispatch
• 4. Despelote

Sandfall Interactive’s acclaimed hit was ultimately edged out of the top spot by an inventive puzzle title:

• 3. Baby Steps
• 2. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• 1. Blue Prince

You can view the comprehensive rankings on the Eurogamer website at the following link.

Source: iXBT.games