The Game Awards 2024 nominees have been unveiled, and it’s time to check out the ultimate lineup of this year’s contenders. This year’s event promises to be epic, marking the 10th anniversary of The Game Awards.
Hosted once again by Geoff Keighley, the celebration will take place on December 12, 2024, and showcase the best gaming has to offer across multiple categories. With so many standout games, it’s going to be a tough battle for the top honors.
From groundbreaking RPGs and breathtaking narratives to mind-blowing indie hits, this year’s nominees highlight why 2024 has been a stellar year for gaming. Below is the complete breakdown of nominees. Which of your favorites made it? Let’s dive in:
Game of the Year
The ultimate prize! Which game will claim the throne this year?
- Astro Bot (Team Asobi)
- Balatro (LocalThunk)
- Black Myth: Wukong (Game Science)
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (FromSoftware)
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix)
- Metaphor: ReFantazio (Studio Zero)
Best Game Direction
Celebrating the visionaries behind these masterpieces.
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Indie Game
Shining a spotlight on indie gems.
- Animal Well
- Balatro
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- Neva
- UFO 50
Most Anticipated Game
What’s got you hyped for 2025?
- Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
- Ghost of Yotei
- Grand Theft Auto 6
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- Monster Hunter Wilds
Best Action/Adventure Game
Games that keep you on the edge of your seat.
- Astro Bot
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Silent Hill 2
- Star Wars: Outlaws
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Best Multiplayer
Squad up and dive into these multiplayer showdowns.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Tekken 8
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Best VR/AR Game
Take immersion to the next level with these titles.
- Arizona Sunshine Remake
- Asgard’s Wrath 2
- Batman Arkham Shadow
- Metal Hellsinger VR
- Metro Awakening
Best Score & Music
Tunes that hit all the right notes.
- Astro Bot
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Silent Hill 2
- Stellar Blade
This is just the tip of the iceberg—there are tons of other categories, from Best Esports Game to Innovation in Accessibility. You can check out the full list and vote for your favorites on The Game Awards’ official website.
This is just the tip of the iceberg—there are tons of other categories, from Best Esports Game to Innovation in Accessibility. You can check out the full list and vote for your favorites on The Game Awards’ official website.
Stay tuned for more updates, and let the countdown to The Game Awards 2024 begin!