Game of The Year nominees revealed, includes Balatro and Metaphor: ReFantazio

The Game Awards has officially revealed all nominees across many categories including Game of The Year. This year is the first time that DLC, Remakes, Remasters, and new in-game seasons are eligible across all categories including Game of The Year.

Many surprises have occurred this year, including Balatro, which has been nominated for Game of The Year and Best Indie Game. Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is another nominee which was a very popular release in 2024.

The following games are nominated for Game of The Year:

Astro Bot

Balatro

Black Myth Wukong

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Fans can vote now on the official website for The Game Awards.

The Game Awards goes live on December 12, 2024, at 7:30 PM ET.