Who Won the GOTY 2023? The Game Awards 2023 Winners List

Baldur’s Gate 3 secured the Game of the Year (GOTY) award at The Game Awards 2023, standing out for its exceptional quality, narrative depth, and player-driven choices.

by Alaguvelan M

Updated Dec 08, 2023

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Who Won the GOTY 2023? The Game Awards 2023 Winners List
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Who Won the GOTY 2023?

The Game of the Year (GOTY) for 2023 was won by Baldur’s Gate 3, a highly praised RPG developed by Larian Studios. The game received recognition for its exceptional qualities, including animation, design, combat, and narrative, sparking discussions about whether it sets a new standard for RPG games. Baldur’s Gate 3 emerged as the standout winner at The Game Awards 2023, beating other critically acclaimed titles.

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The Game Awards 2023 Winners List

Game of the Year

  • Alan Wake 2
  • Baldur’s Gate 3 (W)
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Resident Evil 4
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Best Game Direction

  • Alan Wake 2 (W)
  • Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Best Narrative

  • Alan Wake 2 (W)
  • Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
  • Final Fantasy XVI
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Best Art Direction

  • Alan Wake 2 (W)
  • Hi-Fi Rush
  • Lies of P
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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Best Score and Music

  • Alan Wake 2, Composer Petri Alanko
  • Baldur’s Gate 3, Composer Borislav Slavov
  • Final Fantasy XVI, Composer Masayoshi Soken
  • Hi-Fi Rush, Audio Director Shuichi Kobori
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Composed by Nintendo Sound Team

Best Audio Design

  • Alan Wake 2
  • Dead Space
  • Hi-Fi Rush (W)
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Resident Evil 4

Best Performance

  • Ben Starr as Clive Rosfield, Final Fantasy XVI
  • Cameron Monaghan as Cal Kestis, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
  • Idris Elba as Solomon Reed, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
  • Melanie Liburd as Saga Anderson, Alan Wake 2
  • Neil Newbon as Astarion, Baldur’s Gate 3 (W)
  • Yuri Lowenthal as Peter Parker, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
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Innovation in Accessibility

  • Diablo IV
  • Forza Motorsport (W)
  • Hi-Fi Rush
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Mortal Kombat 1
  • Street Fighter 6

Games for Impact

  • A Space for the Unbound
  • Chants of Sennaar
  • Goodbye Volcano High
  • Tchia (W)
  • Terra Nil
  • Venba

Best Ongoing Game

  • Apex Legends
  • Cyberpunk 2077 (W)
  • Final Fantasy XIV
  • Fortnite
  • Genshin Impact
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Best Community Support

  • Baldur’s Gate 3 (W)
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Destiny 2
  • Final Fantasy XIV
  • No Man’s Sky

Best Independent Game

  • Cocoon
  • Dave the Diver
  • Dredge
  • Sea of Stars (W)
  • Viewfinder

Best Debut Indie Game

  • Cocoon (W)
  • Dredge
  • Pizza Tower
  • Venba
  • Viewfinder
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Best Mobile Game

  • Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis
  • Honkai: Star Rail (W)
  • Hello Kitty Island Adventure
  • Monster Hunter Now
  • Terra Nil

Best VR/AR Game

  • Gran Turismo 7
  • Humanity
  • Horizon Call of the Mountain
  • Resident Evil Village VR Mode (W)
  • Synapse

Best Action Game

  • Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon (W)
  • Dead Island 2
  • Ghostrunner 2
  • Hi-Fi Rush
  • Remnant 2
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Best Action/Adventure Game

  • Alan Wake 2
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Resident Evil 4
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (W)

Best RPG

  • Baldur’s Gate 3 (W)
  • Final Fantasy XVI
  • Lies of P
  • Sea of Stars
  • Starfield

Best Fighting Game

  • God of Rock
  • Mortal Kombat 1
  • Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
  • Pocket Bravery
  • Street Fighter 6 (W)
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Best Family Game

  • Disney Illusion Island
  • Party Animals
  • Pikmin 4
  • Sonic Superstars
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder (W)

Best Sim/Strategy Game

  • Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
  • Cities: Skylines II
  • Company of Heroes 3
  • Fire Emblem Engage
  • Pikmin 4 (W)

Best Sports/Racing

  • EA Sports FC 24
  • F1 23
  • Forza Motorsport (W)
  • Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged
  • The Crew Motorfest
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Player’s Voice

  • Baldur's Gate 3 (W)
  • Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
  • Genshin Impact
  • Marvel's Spider-Man 2
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Best Multiplayer Presented by Discord

  • Baldur’s Gate 3 (W)
  • Diablo IV
  • Party Animals
  • Street Fighter 6
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Best Adaptation

  • Castlevania: Nocturne
  • Gran Turismo
  • The Last of Us (W)
  • The Super Mario Bros. Movie
  • Twisted Metal
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Most Anticipated Game

  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
  • Hades II
  • Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
  • Star Wars Outlaws
  • Tekken 8

Content Creator of the Year

  • IronMouse (W)
  • PeopleMakeGames
  • Quackity
  • Spreen
  • SypherPK

Best Esports Game

  • Counter-Strike 2
  • Dota 2
  • League of Legends
  • PUBG Mobile
  • Valorant (W)
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Best Esports Athlete

  • Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok (League of Legends) (W)
  • Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut (CS:GO)
  • Max “Demon1” Mazanov (Valorant)
  • Paco “HyDra” Rusiewiez (Call of Duty)
  • Park “Ruler” Jae-hyuk (League of Legends)
  • Phillip ”ImperialHal” Dosen (Apex Legends)

Best Esports Team

  • Evil Geniuses (Valorant)
  • Fnatic (Valorant)
  • Gaimin Gladiators (Dota 2)
  • JD Gaming (League of Legends) (W)
  • Team Vitality (Counter-Strike)

Best Esports Coach

  • Christine “potter” Chi (Evil Geniuses - Valorant) (W)
  • Danny “zonic” Sorensen (Team Falcons - Counter-Strike)
  • Jordan “Gunba” Graham (Florida Mayhem - Overwatch)
  • Remy “XTQZZZ” Quoniam (Team Vitality - Counter-Strike)
  • Yoon “Homme” Sung-young (JD Gaming - League of Legends)
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Best Esports Event

  • 2023 League of Legends World Championship (W)
  • Blast.tv Paris Major 2023
  • EVO 2023
  • The International Dota 2 Championships 2023
  • VALORANT Champions 2023


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Who Won the GOTY 2023 - FAQs

1. What game won the Game of the Year (GOTY) award at The Game Awards 2023?

Baldur’s Gate 3 clinched the prestigious GOTY award.

2. Who were the contenders for the GOTY 2023 award?

The nominees included Alan Wake 2, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

3. Why did Baldur’s Gate 3 stand out among the GOTY contenders?

The RPG by Larian Studios excelled in animation, artistic design, turn-based combat, and a deep branching narrative, sparking debates about setting new industry standards.

4. How are winners determined at The Game Awards?

The winners are decided by a blend of the jury’s choices (90%) and fan voting (10%).

5. Where can I watch the livestream of The Game Awards 2023?

The event's livestream is available on the official YouTube channel.

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