One of the fun parts of Game of the Year festivities is not just picking our top ten games, but also being able to spotlight some other titles through unique awards. You can listen to the full podcast where we debated these awards, or simply read the results below.
This project is done for fun based on games we had time to play this year. It shouldn’t be viewed as an effort to make a definitive ranking as much as it is a way for you to learn about new games.
Best Mobile Game
WINNER: Pokemon TCG Pocket
RUNNER-UP: Balatro
Best Chillaxing Game
WINNER: Balatro
RUNNER-UP: Astro Bot
Most Disappointing Game
WINNER: Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
RUNNER-UP: Princess Peach: Showtime
Best Moment in a Game
WINNER: Mowing the lawn in Thank Goodness You’re Here!
RUNNER-UP: “Breaking” Balatro the first time
Most Aesthetically Pleasing Game of the Year
WINNER: Senna’s Saga: Hellblade 2
RUNNER-UP: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Best Game with Friends
WINNER: Helldivers II
RUNNER-UP: The Jackboot Survey Scramble
Best Retro Bone
WINNER: UFO 50
RUNNER-UP: Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore
Best Surprise of the Year
WINNER: Minishoot’ Adventures
RUNNER-UP: Helldivers II
CHAOS News of the Year
WINNER: Concord pulled from sale
RUNNER-UP: Game Informer shutting down
Most Stylish Game of the Year
WINNER: Harold Halibut
RUNNER-UP: Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Badass Game of the Year
WINNER: Helldivers II
RUNNER-UP: Liar’s Bar
