This year’s awards season delivered a plot twist worthy of its own cutscene: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stormed into The Game Awards with 12 nominations, officially becoming the most nominated game in TGA history. Not bad for a debut title that no one expected it to rewrite records and now everyone is scrambling to catch up.
For this roundup, we’re focusing only on the games that earned two or more nominations, the titles that truly shaped the conversation heading into the ceremony. Some are industry staples flexing their usual muscles, others are unexpected standouts that muscled their way into the spotlight. Either way, these are the contenders that defined 2025’s biggest night in gaming.
