Indie Game Awards 2025: Expedition 33, Hades II, and Silksong Battle for Game of the Year Championship

The team at Six One Indie has unveiled the nominees for their annual event, The Indie Game Awards, which celebrates the achievements of independent game developers.

This year, the organizers have introduced several new categories dedicated to games from specific regions. Fans can also submit their favorite indie titles in the newly created «Community Choice» section on the official The Indie Game Awards website.

As expected, the competition for the top prize includes some of the year’s most significant releases, such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hades II, and Hollow Knight: Silksong. A jury comprised of bloggers, journalists, and representatives from various organizations will determine the winners. The full list of nominations is as follows:

Winners will be announced on December 18. You can watch the ceremony live on YouTube and Twitch.