Just days after securing a spot among the year’s top three most-awarded games, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved a historic milestone.The acclaimed adventure title from french developer Sandfall Interactive has now surpassed both The last of Us Part II and Elden Ring to claim the title of most-awarded game of all time. This remarkable feat underscores the impact of compelling storytelling and innovative gameplay, even in the face of budgetary constraints.
Just days after reporting that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 had become the third most-awarded game of the year globally, the title has continued its remarkable streak. Initially trailing only The Last of Us Part II and Elden Ring in total accolades, the game has now surpassed them both.
Industry observers initially predicted that while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 could potentially climb to second place, achieving the top spot would be a significant challenge given the number of remaining awards ceremonies. However, those predictions proved incorrect.
A running tally maintained by Resetera user Angie reveals that the critically acclaimed adventure game from French developer Sandfall Interactive has now secured the most Game of the Year awards in history. The top 20 most awarded games are listed below:
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive) – Currently at 436 and continuing to rise
- Elden Ring (FromSoftware) – 435
- The Last of Us Part II (Naughty Dog) – 326
- Baldur’s Gate III (Larian Studios) – 288
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (CD Projekt Red) – 281
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo EPD) – 264
- God of War (2018) (Santa Monica Studio) – 263
- The Last of Us (Naughty Dog) – 257
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Bethesda) – 229
- Astro Bot (Asobi Team) – 196
- Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (Naughty Dog) – 190
- Red Dead Redemption 2 (Rockstar Games) – 178
- Grand Theft Auto V (Rockstar Games) – 163
- Dragon Age: Inquisition (Bioware) – 139
- Death Stranding (Kojima Productions) – 118
- God of War Ragnarök (Santa Monica Studio) – 118
- Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (Naughty Dog) – 115
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo EPD) – 114
- Overwatch (Blizzard Entertainment) – 114
- Red Dead Redemption (Rockstar Games) – 111
Sandfall Interactive’s achievement marks a significant moment in gaming history. Notably, the game appears to be among the lowest-budget titles to ever reach this level of critical acclaim—and potentially the lowest-budget game to ever achieve the top spot. The success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 demonstrates that compelling gameplay and narrative can overcome limitations in financial resources. headlinez.news was among the many publications to recognize the game’s quality, naming it Game of the Year. What are your thoughts on this outcome? Were you surprised? Do you believe it’s well-deserved?
For those interested in learning more about the game’s development, be sure to check out our exclusive interview with Jennifer Swide-Myers, lead writer of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, available here.
