The Game Awards, held every December, are an annual event that honors noteworthy achievements in the world of video games. Games released before a specific date in November are eligible for a nomination, and winners are chosen by a mixed vote from a jury and fans. In 2024, roguelike card game Balatro won the Independent Game of the Year award, as well as the Best Debut Indie Game of the Year prize.
The Game Awards are immensely popular online, and the 2024 iteration of the show reached a livestream viewership of 154 million.
Best Independent Game winners at The Game Awards winners from 2014 to 2024
Year
Winner
2024
Balatro
2023
Sea of Stars
2022
Stray
2021
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
2020
Hades
2019
Disco Elysium
2018
Celeste
2017
Cuphead
2016
Inside
2015
Rocket League
2014
Shovel Knight
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