PC Gamer has officially revealed the winners of its prestigious annual awards. From long-awaited sequels to massive indie surprises, here are the titles that defined excellence on the PC platform in 2025.
PC Gamer has finalized its selection for the best of the year, highlighting the titles that pushed the technical and creative boundaries of the industry. The night's biggest winner was Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, which took home the Game of the Year (GOTY) award. The RPG from Warhorse Studios was praised for its unparalleled historical immersion and the masterful evolution of its open-world mechanics.
Action and Narrative Highlights 2025 delivered several highly anticipated titles that lived up to the hype. Hollow Knight: Silksong secured the trophy for Best Action Game, while the visually stunning Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won for Best Story. In the technical and competitive fields, the innovative Blue Prince was recognized for Best Design, and Battlefield 6 returned to the top as the year's Best FPS.
Innovation and Indie Creativity. The independent scene dominated categories that demand unique concepts. Old Skies was the standout in the Adventure category, and the chaotic Skin Deep took home Best Immersive Sim. In the Horror genre, Labyrinth of the Demon King was chosen for its oppressive atmosphere, while the charming Promise Mascot Agency won Best Cozy Game. For fans of humor and peculiar physics, Baby Steps was crowned the winner for Best Comedy.
Social Experiences and Progression The multiplayer segment also saw its share of champions. Arc Raiders was named Best Multiplayer, solidifying its extraction-based premise, while Abiotic Factor took the award for Best Co-op. In the world-building and mechanics categories, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor won Best Roguelike, and the title Dispatch was honored for Best Characters.
PC Gamer Awards 2025 Winners List:
- Game of the Year: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
- Best Action: Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Best FPS: Battlefield 6
- Best Story: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Best Design: Blue Prince
- Best Multiplayer: Arc Raiders
- Best Roguelike: Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
- Best Co-op: Abiotic Factor
The 2025 winners reinforce the PC as the true home of innovation, hosting everything from dense historical simulators to high-budget competitive shooters.
Make sure to keep an eye on our site for in-depth reviews of each winner and the latest updates. There has never been a better time to dive into these worlds—start playing these award-winning titles today!
