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Golden Joystick Awards 2024 Was a Big Showing for Indie Games

Author : Amelia Jan 05,2025

The Golden Joystick Awards 2024: Indie Games Shine Bright

Golden Joystick Awards 2024

The Golden Joystick Awards, celebrating gaming excellence since 1983, returns on November 21st, 2024, for its 42nd year. This year's awards, recognizing games released between November 11th, 2023, and October 4th, 2024, showcase a strong showing for indie titles. Games like Balatro and Lorelei and the Laser Eyes received multiple nominations.

A new category, "Best Indie Game - Self Published," highlights the growing indie game scene, specifically recognizing developers who self-publish their creations. This category emphasizes smaller teams lacking the backing of larger publishers, expanding the definition of "indie" games.

Golden Joystick Awards 2024 Nominees

Here's a glimpse at some of the nominated titles across various categories:

Key Award Categories and Nominees:

Best Soundtrack: A Highland Song, Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Hauntii, Silent Hill 2, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Best Indie Game: Animal Well, Arco, Balatro, Beyond Galaxyland, Conscript, Indika, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Thank Goodness You’re Here!, The Plucky Squire, Ultros
Best Indie Game - Self Published: Arctic Eggs, Another Crab’s Treasure, Crow Country, Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, I Am Your Beast, Little Kitty, Big City, Riven, Tactical Breach Wizards, Tiny Glade, UFO 50
Console Game of the Year: Astro Bot, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Helldivers 2, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
PC Game of the Year: Animal Well, Balatro, Frostpunk 2, Satisfactory, Tactical Breach Wizards, UFO 50

(Note: A full list of nominees across all 19 categories can be found on the official Golden Joystick Awards website.)

Controversy and the Ultimate Game of the Year:

The omission of several fan-favorite titles, including Black Myth: Wukong, from the Game of the Year nominations sparked online debate. The Golden Joystick Awards clarified that the Ultimate Game of the Year (UGOTY) nominees are yet to be announced, with voting opening November 4th.

Golden Joystick Awards 2024 Voting

Voting and Bonus:

Fan voting is now open on the official website. Voters can also claim a free ebook as a bonus. The voting period for the Ultimate Game of the Year category will open later.

Golden Joystick Awards 2024 Backlash

The Golden Joystick Awards 2024 promises a thrilling conclusion, with the ultimate winner revealed after a period of intense fan voting.

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