The New York Game Awards 2025 has taken center stage, honoring the brightest talents and most captivating games of the past year. This year’s ceremony was particularly special as it recognized Sam Lake, the creative director of Remedy Entertainment, with the prestigious Andrew Yoon Legend Award. The night was dominated by Astro Bot, which triumphed in multiple categories, including Game of the Year, Best Music, and Best Kids Game.
Astro Bot’s Remarkable Night
Astro Bot shone brightly at the awards, securing three significant wins. In addition to its accolades, other noteworthy games and personalities were celebrated across various categories. Among these, the much-lauded DLC for Elden Ring, titled Shadow of the Erdtree, also made waves, clinching victories in both the Best World and Best DLC categories.
Highlighting Talent in Gaming
The event was not just about games; it also spotlighted the talented individuals behind the scenes. Simone De Rochefort and Clayton Ashley won the Knickerbocker Award for Best Games Journalism for their insightful work on “The Great Game: The Making of Spycraft.” Additionally, Troy Baker was recognized for his outstanding acting performance as Indiana Jones in “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.” The indie scene was also celebrated with UFO 50 winning the Best Indie Game award.
Explore the Full Winners List
For those eager to see how this year’s winners stack up against previous accolades, we have compiled a comprehensive list of the award categories and winners from the New York Game Awards 2025.
New York Game Awards 2025 Winners
Best Game of the Year
– Balatro
– Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
– **Astro Bot – WINNER**
– UFO 50
– 1000xResist
– Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
– Metaphor: ReFantazio
– EA Sports College Football 25
Best Indie Game
– Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
– Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
– Balatro
– I Am Your Beast
– **UFO 50 – WINNER**
– 1000xResist
– Thank Goodness You’re Here!
– Neva
Best Writing in a Game
– Harold Halibut
– **Metaphor: ReFantazio – WINNER**
– 1000xResist
– Life is Strange: Double Exposure
– Phoenix Springs
– Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Best World
– **Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree – WINNER**
– Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
– Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
– Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
– Astro Bot
– Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
– S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Best Music in a Game
– Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
– Life is Strange: Double Exposure
– **Astro Bot – WINNER**
– Arco
– Black Myth Wukong
– 1000xResist
Best Acting in a Game
– Abubakar Salim as Zau, Zuberi and Griot Echo in Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
– John Eric Bentley as Barret in Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
– Hannah Telle as Max Caulfield in Life is Strange: Double Exposure
– Melina Juergens as Senua in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
– **Troy Baker as Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – WINNER**
– Humberly González as Kay in Star Wars Outlaws
Best AR/VR Game
– Thrasher
– **Batman: Arkham Shadow – WINNER**
– Umurangi Generation VR
– Skydance’s Behemoth
– Silent Slayer: Vault of the Vampire
– Shattered
Best Kids Game
– **Astro Bot – WINNER**
– Super Mario Party Jamboree
– Little Kitty, Big City
– Sonic X Shadow Generations
– The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Best Mobile Game
– Rabbids: Legends of the Multiverse
– Wuthering Waves
– **Zenless Zone Zero – WINNER**
– Ex Astris
– Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
Best Remake
– Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered
– **Silent Hill 2 – WINNER**
– Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
– Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
– Age of Mythology: Retold
– Persona 3: Reload
Best Hidden Gem
– Ultros
– Vampire Therapist
– **Mouthwashing – WINNER**
– Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story
– Mars After Midnight
– Starstruck: Hands of Time
Best DLC
– Alan Wake II: Night Springs and The Lake House
– Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown – Mask of Darkness
– **Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree – WINNER**
– Remnant 2: The Dark Horizon
– Splatoon 3: Side Order
– Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred
Best Games Journalism
– Duncan Fyfe
– Alexis Ong
– Grant Stoner
– Mason Andrew Hamberlin
– Edwin Evans-Thirlwell
– **Simone De Rochefort & Clayton Ashley – WINNER**
Andrew Yoon Legend Award
– **Sam Lake – Winner**
In conclusion, the New York Game Awards 2025 was a night filled with celebration, recognition, and inspiration for the gaming community. With outstanding performances, innovative gameplay, and creative storytelling, the future of gaming looks incredibly bright.
