Summary
- With 104 Game of the Year wins, Astro Bot is now the most awarded platformer ever, surpassing It Takes Two by 16 awards.
- However, it's unlikely to match the award counts of titles like Elden Ring and The Last of Us Part II.
Astro Bot has achieved a remarkable feat, claiming the title of the most awarded platforming game of all time. Its Game of the Year win at The Game Awards 2024 solidified its status as an exceptional title, but this is just one piece of a larger success story.
Initially announced in May 2024, Astro Bot immediately resonated with fans, offering a significantly expanded version of the popular PS5 tech demo, Astro's Playroom, and featuring numerous PlayStation cameos. While not initially positioned as a major PlayStation title, it defied expectations upon its September 2024 launch. It quickly became the highest-rated new game of 2024, accumulating accolades throughout the following months.
At The Game Awards 2024, Astro Bot received numerous awards, culminating in the coveted Game of the Year award. However, the game's success extends beyond this single event. A recent tweet by NextGenPlayer revealed Astro Bot has received 104 Game of the Year awards, making it the most awarded platformer in history, according to gamefa.com's Game of the Year Award Tracker.
Astro Bot Snags 104 Game of the Year Wins, Becomes Most Awarded Platformer of All Time
The previous record holder, It Takes Two, won Game of the Year in 2021. Astro Bot surpasses it by a significant 16 awards, a lead that may grow further. However, matching the award totals of other acclaimed games like Baldur's Gate 3, Elden Ring, and The Last of Us Part II remains unlikely. Baldur's Gate 3 and The Last of Us Part II currently hold 288 and 326 Game of the Year wins respectively, while Elden Ring maintains its record as the most awarded game ever with 435 wins.
Despite this, Astro Bot's success is undeniable. By November 2024, it had surpassed 1.5 million copies sold—a significant achievement considering it was developed by a team of fewer than 70 developers over three years with a likely moderate budget. Astro Bot has undeniably become a major PlayStation franchise.
