The 2025 edition of the BAFTA Game Awards has ended with Astro Bot taking the most wins.
The BAFTA Game Awards 2025 have ended, and Astro Bot took home the award for Best Game and overall winner. Team ASOBI's platformer continues to impress gamers all around the world with its quirky and fun gameplay. However, what was sitting close behind Astro Bot in total wins was unexpected at worst, and underrated at best. Psychological horror Still Wakes The Deep took home three wins in the award ceremony.
The BAFTA Games Awards winners were announced live during a ceremony hosted by Phil Wang at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London. Here is the complete list of the BAFTA Game Awards 2025:
Best Game: Astro Bot
Other Nominees:
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Helldivers 2
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Still Wakes the Deep
Astro Bot dominated the awards, securing five wins, including the prestigious Best Game award. The platformer from Team ASOBI impressed with its innovative mechanics, charming world design, and engaging gameplay, making it a standout among this year’s contenders.
Animation: Astro Bot
Other Nominees:
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Neva
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Still Wakes the Deep
- Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Astro Bot’s fluid and expressive animations brought its world to life, earning it the Animation award. The game’s smooth character movements and dynamic interactions set a new benchmark for platformers.
Artistic Achievement: Neva
Other Nominees:
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Harold Halibut
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Still Wakes the Deep
- Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Neva won Artistic Achievement for its stunning hand-painted visuals and emotionally resonant storytelling. The game’s unique aesthetic and atmospheric world-building captivated players and critics alike.
Narrative: Metaphor: ReFantazio
Other Nominees:
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Still Wakes the Deep
- Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
- Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Metaphor: ReFantazio took home the Narrative award thanks to its deeply immersive storytelling and complex character arcs. The game’s intricate plot and philosophical themes resonated with audiences, making it a standout in narrative-driven experiences.
Multiplayer: Helldivers 2
Other Nominees:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Diablo IV
- Final Fantasy XIV Online
- Sea of Thieves
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Helldivers 2 won the Multiplayer award and was praised for its cooperative gameplay, strategic depth, and engaging team-based mechanics. The game’s seamless online experience and rewarding progression system made it a favorite among players.
Music: Helldivers 2
Other Nominees:
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Neva
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Still Wakes the Deep
- Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
Helldivers 2 also secured the Music award, with its powerful orchestral score and immersive sound design enhancing the intensity of its action-packed gameplay.
Performer in a Leading Role: Alec Newman (Still Wakes the Deep)
Other Nominees:
- Isabella Inchbald (Indika)
- Humberly González (Star Wars Outlaws)
- Luke Roberts (Silent Hill 2)
- Y’lan Noel (Call of Duty: Black Ops 6)
- Melina Juergens (Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II)
Alec Newman’s portrayal of Cameron McLeary in Still Wakes the Deep earned him the Leading Role award. His emotional depth and gripping performance brought the psychological horror experience to life.
Performer in a Supporting Role: Karen Dunbar (Still Wakes the Deep)
Other Nominees:
- Abbi Greenland & Helen Goalen (Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II)
- Aldís Amah Hamilton (Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II)
- Jon Blyth (Thank Goodness You’re Here!)
- Matt Berry (Thank Goodness You’re Here!)
- Michael Abubakar (Still Wakes the Deep)
Karen Dunbar’s role in Still Wakes the Deep was equally compelling, earning her the Supporting Role award. Her nuanced performance added layers of tension and realism to the game’s eerie atmosphere.
Debut Game: Balatro
Other Nominees:
- Animal Well
- Harold Halibut
- Pacific Drive
- Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
- Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Balatro won Debut Game, recognized for its fresh take on the roguelike deck-building genre. The game’s strategic depth and addictive gameplay loop made it an instant hit.
British Game: Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Other Nominees:
- A Highland Song
- Animal Well
- Balatro
- Harold Halibut
- Vampire Survivors
This quirky and humorous adventure won the British Game category and was celebrated for its distinctive art style, witty writing, and uniquely British charm.
Technical Achievement: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Other Nominees:
- Astro Bot
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Tiny Glade
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II won Technical Achievement thanks to its groundbreaking motion capture, realistic facial animations, and immersive sound design. The game’s attention to detail and technical prowess set a new standard for cinematic storytelling in games.
Other Winners
- Audio Achievement: Astro Bot
- Evolving Game: Vampire Survivors
- Family Game: Astro Bot
- Game Beyond Entertainment: Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
- Game Design: Astro Bot
- New Intellectual Property: Still Wakes the Deep
