Game Of The Year 2025 Contenders Pc. The game of the year nominees at the game awards are almost always the subject of controversy each year, and 2025 has been no different. The 2025 gaming year is nearing the finish line, and if there's a common thread linking all of this year's biggest releases, it's that several of these games have been surprise hits.
Topping the list are the game of the year nominees, which as expected include astro bot, balatro, black myth: This list compiles every game and expansion released in 2025 that received a review score of 8 or higher from ign.