The GOTY Winners over the last decade and where to play them

Over the past decade, The Game Awards have honored outstanding video games with the prestigious Game of the Year (GOTY) title. Below is a curated list of the winners from 2015 to 2024, including their release dates, platforms, and brief descriptions.

2015: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

• • Release Date: May 19, 2015
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch
  • Description: An open-world action RPG where players control Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter on a quest to find his adopted daughter.

2016: Overwatch

• • Release Date: May 24, 2016
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch
  • Description: A team-based multiplayer first-person shooter featuring a diverse roster of heroes, each with unique abilities.

2017: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

• • Release Date: March 3, 2017
  • Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Wii U
  • Description: An open-world action-adventure game where players explore the vast kingdom of Hyrule as Link, aiming to defeat Calamity Ganon.

2018: God of War

• • Release Date: April 20, 2018
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC
  • Description: An action-adventure game following Kratos and his son Atreus on a journey through Norse mythology.

2019: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

• • Release Date: March 22, 2019
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia
  • Description: An action-adventure game set in late 1500s Japan, focusing on stealth, exploration, and precise combat.

2020: The Last of Us Part II

• • Release Date: June 19, 2020
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
  • Description: An action-adventure game continuing the story of Ellie and Joel in a post-apocalyptic world.

2021: It Takes Two

• • Release Date: March 26, 2021
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
  • Description: A cooperative platformer where players control a couple navigating various challenges to mend their relationship.

2022: Elden Ring

• • Release Date: February 25, 2022
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
  • Description: An open-world action RPG developed by FromSoftware, featuring challenging combat and deep lore.

2023: Baldur’s Gate 3

• • Release Date: August 3, 2023
  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
  • Description: A role-playing game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, offering rich storytelling and strategic combat.

2024: Astro Bot

• • Release Date: October 15, 2024
  • Platforms: PlayStation 5
  • Description: A platformer that utilizes the full potential of PS5’s hardware, offering players an immersive and delightful adventure.

These acclaimed titles are available across various platforms, ensuring gamers can experience the best of the past decade’s offerings on their preferred systems.