2023 is a stacked year for gaming, featuring the likes of Baldur's Gate 3, Spider-Man 2, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Starfield, and more fantastic titles. We've organized the entire list of categories, nominees, and games for The Game Awards 2023 below.
The Game Awards 2023 - How to vote
Voting for the 2023 Game Awards can be done on the official website. You need an account to vote, but you can select your desired winner for each category in the 2023 Game Awards. Here are all categories and nominees for the 2023 Game Awards.
2023 The Game Awards Catogories and Nominees
Game of the Year
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Performance
- Ben Starr - FFXVI
- Cameron Monaghan - Star Wars Jedi Survivor
- Idris Elba - Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty
- Melani Liburd - Alan Wake 2
- Neil Newbon - Baldur's Gate 3
- Yuri Lowenthal - Spider-Man 2
Best Ongoing Game
- Apex Legends
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Fortnite
- Genshin Impact
Best Multiplayer Presented By Discord
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Diablo IV
- Party Animals
- Street Fighter VI
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Best Art Directoin
- Alan Wake 2
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Lies of P
- Super Mario Bros Wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Score & Music
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Hi-Fi Rush
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Audio Design
- Alan Wake 2
- Dead Space
- Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4
Best Adaptation
- Castlevania Nocturne
- Gran Turismo
- The Last of Us
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- Twisted Metal
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Best Narrative
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Spider-Man 2
Best Games For Impact
- A Space for the Unbound
- Chants of Sennar
- Goodbye Volcano High
Tchia - Terra Nil
- Venba
Best Independent Game
- Cocoon
- Dave the Diver
- Dredge
- Sea of Stars
- Viewfinder
Best Mobile Game
- Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis
- Honkai Starrail
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure
- Monster Hunter Now
- Terra Nil
Best Community Support
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Destiny 2
- Final Fantasy XIV
- No Man's Sky
Best Debut Indie Game
- Cocoon
- Dredge
- Pizza Tower
- Venba
- Viewfinder
Best VR/AR Game
- Gran Turismo 7
- Humanity
- Horizon: Call of the Mountain
- Resident Evil Village
- Synapse
Content Creator of the Year
- Iron Mouse
- People Make Games
- Quackity
- Spreen
- SypherPK
Most Anticipated Upcoming Game
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Hades 2
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Tekken 8
Best Action/Adventure Game
- Alan Wake 2
- Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4
- Star Wars Jedi Survivor
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Role Playing Game
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Lies of P
- Sea of Stars
- Starfield
Best Fighting Game
- God of Rock
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Nicklodeon All Star Brawl 2
- Pocket Bravery
- Street Fighter VI
Best Action Game
- Armored Cove VI Fires of Rubicon
- Dead Island 2
- Ghost Island 2
- Hi-fi Rush
- Remnant 2
Innovation in Accessibility
- Diablo IV
- Forza Motorsport
- Hi-fi Rush
- Spider-Man 2
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Street Fighter VI
Best Family Game
- Disney Illusion Island
- Party Animals
- Pikmin 4
- Sonic Super Stars
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Best Sim/Strategy Game
- Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
- Cities Skylines 2
- Company of Heroes 3
- Fire Emblem Engage
- Pikmin 4
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Best Sports/Racing Game
- EA Sports FC24
- EA F1 23
- Forza Motorsport
- Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Turbocharged
- The Crew Motorfest
Best Esports Game
- Counter Strike 2
- Dota 2
- League of Legends
- PUBG Mobile
- Valorant
Best Esports Athelete
- Demon1
- Faker
- Hydra
- Imperial-Hal
- Ruler
- Zywoo
Best Esports Team
- Evil Geniuses - Valorant
- Fanatic - Valorant
- Gaimin Gladiators - Dota 2
- JD Gaming - League of Legends
- Team Vitality - Counter Strike
Best Esports Coach
- Potter
- Homme
- Gunba
- XTQZZZ
- Zonic
Best Esports Event
- 2023 League of Legends World Championship
- Blast TV Paris Major 2023
- EVO 2023
- The International DOTA 2 Championship 2023
- Valorant Championships 2023
Best Game Direction
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Spider-Man 2
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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Published: Nov 13, 2023 10:37 am