Summary
- With 104 Game of the Year wins, Astro Bot is now the most awarded platformer ever, surpassing the previous record holder by 16 awards.
- While a significant achievement, its overall award count lags behind 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 only the latest in a string of impressive accolades.
Initially announced in May 2024, Astro Bot delivered on fan expectations, expanding upon the popular PS5 tech demo, Astro's Playroom, with added PlayStation cameos. Despite not being initially positioned as a major PS5 title, its September 2024 launch defied expectations, quickly becoming the highest-rated new game release of the year. Success continued to mount in subsequent months.
At The Game Awards 2024, Astro Bot garnered numerous awards, culminating in a prestigious Game of the Year win. However, this was just the beginning. A recent tweet by NextGenPlayer revealed Astro Bot has received an astonishing 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, was surpassed by a significant margin of 16 awards. While this lead may grow, matching the award counts of top contenders like Baldur's Gate 3 (288 wins), Elden Ring (435 wins), and The Last of Us Part 2 (326 wins) remains unlikely.
Nevertheless, Astro Bot's success is undeniable. By November 2024, it had surpassed 1.5 million copies sold—a significant achievement considering its development by a team of fewer than 70 developers over three years, likely with a moderate budget. Astro Bot has undeniably transitioned from a niche title to a major PlayStation franchise.
