Astro Bot: A Platforming Champion Crowned with 104 Game of the Year Awards
Team Asobi's Astro Bot has achieved a remarkable feat, surpassing all other platformers to become the most awarded in history, boasting an impressive 104 Game of the Year awards. This surpasses the previous record holder, It Takes Two, by a significant 16 awards.
Initially launched in September 2024, Astro Bot, an expansion of the popular Astro's Playroom tech demo, quickly garnered critical acclaim, becoming the highest-rated new game release of the year. Its success culminated in a Game of the Year win at The Game Awards 2024, but this was just the beginning.
As highlighted by NextGenPlayer on Twitter, data from gamefa.com's Game of the Year Award Tracker reveals Astro Bot's astounding achievement. While this is a monumental accomplishment, it's worth noting that the game's award count still falls considerably short of titles like Baldur's Gate 3 (288 awards), Elden Ring (435 awards), and The Last of Us Part II (326 awards). Elden Ring remains the overall most awarded game.
Despite this, Astro Bot's commercial success is undeniable, exceeding 1.5 million copies sold by November 2024. This is a significant achievement considering the game's relatively small development team (under 70 developers) and likely moderate budget. Astro Bot has undeniably transitioned from a niche title to a major player in the PlayStation franchise.
