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The Game Awards

2017

Game of the Year

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

4.8
★★★★★
10k ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

105,000+times

Platforms

Release Date

Mar 3, 2017
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

🏆 Winner

Horizon Zero DawnPersona 5PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDSSuper Mario Odyssey

Best Independent Game

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

4.2
★★★★★
2.1k ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

43,000+times

Platforms

Release Date

Sep 29, 2017
Cuphead

🏆 Winner

Hellblade: Senua's SacrificeNight in the WoodsPyreWhat Remains of Edith Finch

Best Narrative

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

4.1
★★★★★
1.4k ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

18,000+times

Platforms

Release Date

Apr 24, 2017
What Remains of Edith Finch

🏆 Winner

NieR:AutomataHellblade: Senua's SacrificeHorizon Zero DawnWolfenstein II: The New Colossus

Best Performance

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

3.9
★★★★★
432 ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

10,000+times

Platforms

Release Date

Aug 7, 2017
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

🏆 Winner

Horizon Zero DawnWolfenstein II: The New ColossusUNCHARTED: The Lost Legacy

Best Action/Adventure

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

4.8
★★★★★
10k ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

105,000+times

Platforms

Release Date

Mar 3, 2017
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

🏆 Winner

Assassin’s Creed OriginsHorizon Zero DawnSuper Mario OdysseyUNCHARTED: The Lost Legacy

Best Role Playing Game

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

4.6
★★★★★
235 ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

2,500+times

Platforms

Release Date

Apr 4, 2017
Persona 5

🏆 Winner

Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive EditionFINAL FANTASY XVNieR:AutomataSouth Park: The Fractured but Whole

Best Fighting Game

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

3.6
★★★★★
52 ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

1,500+times

Platforms

Release Date

May 16, 2017
Injustice 2

🏆 Winner

Marvel vs. Capcom: InfiniteNidhogg 2TEKKEN 7ARMS

Best Family Game

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

4.7
★★★★★
7.6k ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

97,000+times

Platforms

Release Date

Oct 27, 2017
Super Mario Odyssey

🏆 Winner

Mario Kart 8 DeluxeMario + Rabbids Kingdom BattleSonic ManiaSplatoon 2

Best Sports/Racing Game

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

4.2
★★★★★
7 ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

100+times

Platforms

Release Date

Oct 3, 2017
Forza Motorsport 7

🏆 Winner

FIFA 18Project CARS 2Gran Turismo SportPRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018NBA 2K18

Most Anticipated Game

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

4.5
★★★★★
422 ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

5,000+times

Platforms

Release Date

Jun 19, 2020
The Last of Us Part II

🏆 Winner

God of WarMarvel’s Spider-ManMONSTER HUNTER: WORLDRed Dead Redemption 2

Best Art Direction

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

4.2
★★★★★
2.1k ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

43,000+times

Platforms

Release Date

Sep 29, 2017
Cuphead

🏆 Winner

Destiny 2Horizon Zero DawnPersona 5The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Games for Impact

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

3.9
★★★★★
432 ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

10,000+times

Platforms

Release Date

Aug 7, 2017
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

🏆 Winner

Bury me, my LoveLife is Strange: Before the StormNight in the WoodsPlease Knock on My DoorWhat Remains of Edith Finch

Best Multiplayer

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

2.7
★★★★★
18 ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

1,500+times

Platforms

Release Date

Dec 21, 2017
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

🏆 Winner

Splatoon 2Mario Kart 8 DeluxeCall of Duty: WWIIFortniteDestiny 2

Best Game Direction

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

4.8
★★★★★
10k ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

105,000+times

Platforms

Release Date

Mar 3, 2017
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

🏆 Winner

Horizon Zero DawnRESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazardSuper Mario OdysseyWolfenstein II: The New Colossus

Best Action Game

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

4.0
★★★★★
569 ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

13,000+times

Platforms

Release Date

Oct 26, 2017
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

🏆 Winner

CupheadDestiny 2Nioh

Prey

Best Strategy Game

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

4.0
★★★★★
3.2k ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

44,000+times

Platforms

Release Date

Aug 29, 2017
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

🏆 Winner

Halo Wars 2Total War: WARHAMMER IITooth and TailXCOM 2: War of the Chosen

Best Esports Game

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

3.8
★★★★★
11 ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

100+times

Platforms

Release Date

—
Overwatch

🏆 Winner

League of Legends

Rocket LeagueCounter-Strike:Global OffensiveDota 2

Best Score/Music

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

4.3
★★★★★
95 ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

3,000+times

Platforms

Release Date

Mar 17, 2017
NieR:Automata

🏆 Winner

Destiny 2Persona 5Super Mario OdysseyThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildCuphead

Best Audio Design

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

3.9
★★★★★
432 ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

10,000+times

Platforms

Release Date

Aug 7, 2017
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

🏆 Winner

RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazardSuper Mario OdysseyThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildDestiny 2

Best Ongoing Game

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

3.8
★★★★★
11 ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

100+times

Platforms

Release Date

—
Overwatch

🏆 Winner

Destiny 2Grand Theft Auto OnlinePUBG: BATTLEGROUNDSTOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX SIEGE XWarframe

Best Mobile Game

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

4.1
★★★★★
27 ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

1,500+times

Platforms

Release Date

Jul 12, 2022
Monument Valley 2

🏆 Winner

Fire Emblem Heroes

Hidden FolksOld Man's Journey

Super Mario Run

Best Handheld Game

🏆 Winner

Metroid: Samus Returns

Deku rating

—
★★★★★
No ratings yet

Wishlisted & Collected over

—times

Platforms

—

Release Date

—

🏆 Winner

Metroid: Samus Returns

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

Monster Hunter Stories

Poochy and Yoshi's Woolly World

Ever Oasis

Best VR/AR Game

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

4.2
★★★★★
238 ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

4,500+times

Platforms

Release Date

Jan 23, 2017
RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard

🏆 Winner

Farpoint

Lone Echo

Star Trek: Bridge CrewSUPERHOT VR

Best Debut Indie Game

🏆 Winner

Deku rating

4.2
★★★★★
2.1k ratings

Wishlisted & Collected over

43,000+times

Platforms

Release Date

Sep 29, 2017
Cuphead

🏆 Winner

Mr. ShiftyHollow KnightSlime RancherGolf Story

Chinese Fan Game Award

🏆 Winner

jx3 HD

Deku rating

—
★★★★★
No ratings yet

Wishlisted & Collected over

—times

Platforms

—

Release Date

—

🏆 Winner

jx3 HD

Honor of Kings

ICEYGumballs & DungeonsMonument Valley 2