2025 was an incredible year for game releases so with that in mind, we’re proud to celebrate with our Seasoned Gaming Honors for the year. As we’ve done the past couple of years, all of the SG staff came together along with the Bitcast panel to make their selections across 22 categories. Given the wide array of games and interests among the staff, we treat this as a celebration of the industry and developers rather than merely traditional “awards” where a single selection is made.
As always, we hope you enjoy, and please leave us a comment with your picks to join along with the staff. We’ll also be actively discussing the picks in our Discord so everyone is welcome to join!
Here Comes a New Challenger!
Our contributors’ favorite game released in 2025 that was also a new IP
Kept You Waiting, Huh?
Our contributors’ favorite expansion or single DLC addition released in 2025
Rip and Tear, Until It Is Done
Our contributors’ favorite live-service and/or on-going content delivery in 2025
You Know, All That Mattered to Me Was Loyalty
Our contributors’ favorite character who first made their appearance in a game released in 2025
Stay Awhile and Listen
Our contributors’ favorite soundtrack composed of original music for a game released in 2025
I Can Respect It
The best game released in 2025 that would normally be outside of the contributors’ scope of interest but was appreciated anyway
Here We Go Again
Our contributors’ favorite remake or remaster released in 2025
It’s Dangerous To Go Alone. Take This!
Our contributors’ favorite game released in 2025 to simply get away from it all
The Rodriguez
Our contributors’ favorite game released in 2025 that won’t win any game of the year awards but was enjoyed thoroughly regardless
Hey You. You’re Finally Awake
Our contributors’ favorite game released in 2025 that wasn’t initially anticipated but ended up being truly loved
There’s Always a Lighthouse
Our contributors’ favorite game released in 2025 with the most impactful or memorable story
Wind’s Howling
Our contributors’ selection for the game released in 2025 with the most impressive or interesting digital world
If You Miss It, You Must Be Blind
Our contributors’ favorite artistic direction in a game released in 2025
Wake Me When You Need Me
Our contributors’ favorite game released in 2025 that is most enjoyed with friends and/or family
I Need a Weapon
Our contributors’ favorite competitive multiplayer game released in 2025
Everyone is the Hero of Their Own Story
Our contributors’ favorite game released in 2025 that they’re likely to play for years
Would You Kindly?
Our contributors’ favorite game released in 2025 that they wish more people would play / have played
Do Not Be Sorry. Be Better
The release in 2025 that the contributors haven’t played and feel is their largest gap
Forefathers, One and All, Bear Witness
Our contributors’ favorite game they played in 2025 that was released prior to the year
I Gave You All I Had. I Did
Our contributors’ favorite game released in 2025 they began but haven’t finished
Flawless Victory
Our contributors’ favorite overall game of the year in 2025
Praise the Sun!
Our contributors’ most anticipated game currently scheduled for release in 2026
