Winners
2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Sundial Interactive
87
2025
Balatro
LocalThunk
91
2024
Baldur's Gate III
Larian Studios
95
2023
Elden Ring
FromSoftware
97
2022
Inscryption
Daniel Mullins Games
82
2018
God of War
Santa Monica Studio
96
2017
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3
98
2016
Overwatch
Blizzard Entertainment
89
2015
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
CD PROJEKT RED
92
2014
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Monolith Productions
84
2013
The Last of Us
Naughty Dog
92
2012
Journey
ThatGameCompany
94
2011
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Bethesda Game Studios
80
2010
Red Dead Redemption
Rockstar North
92
2009
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
95
2008
Fallout 3
Bethesda Game Studios
89
2007
Portal
Valve
80
Nominees
2026
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Team Cherry
90
2025
Helldivers 2
Arrowhead Game Studios
88
2024
Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Insomniac Games
82
2024
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3
95
2023
God of War Ragnarök
Santa Monica Studio
95
2023
Immortality
Sam Barlow
92
2023
Pentiment
Obsidian Entertainment
85
2023
Stray
BlueTwelve Studio
85
2023
Tunic
89
2022
Deathloop
Arkane Studios
90
2022
Forza Horizon 5
Playground Games
94
2022
It Takes Two
Hazelight Studios
90
2022
Resident Evil Village
Capcom Development Division 1
87