Game of the Year Odds 2025: Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 Surges into Top Spot
Last Updated: September 17, 2025 8:24 AM EDT • 2 minute read X Social Google News Link
The Game of the Year is an annual award given to the best video game of the year – or more specifically, the video game that delivers the absolute best experience in areas such as gameplay, narrative, technical achievements, innovation and emotional impact.
It's the top trophy presented at The Game Awards, which celebrate achievements in the video game industry. Established in 2014 by game journalist Geoff Keighley, the Game Awards take place annually in December, with this year's ceremony set for Dec. 12 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
The six nominations for the Game of the Year award are chosen by an international jury of more than 100 video game publications and websites, and were announced earlier this month. With the nominations now released, the winner is chosen from a combined vote of the jury (90%) and the public (10%).
Here's Sportsbook Review's look at the latest 2025 Game of the Year odds, courtesy of Kalshi:
Game of the Year Odds 2024
| Game | Implied Odds (Chance) |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | 83% |
| Hollow Knight: Silksong | 10% |
| Hades II | 6% |
Game of the Year Favorite
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (83%)
Developer: Sandfall Interactive
Platforms: Playstation 5, XBOX Series X, PC
Metascore: 93
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Past Game of the Year Winners
| Year | Game | Developer | Metascore |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Astro Bot | Team Asobi | 94 |
| 2023 | Baldur’s Gate 3 | Larian Studios | 96 |
| 2022 | Elden Ring | FromSoftware Inc. | 96 |
| 2021 | It Takes Two | Hazelight Studios | 88 |
| 2020 | The Last of Us Part II | Naughty Dog | 93 |
| 2019 | Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice | FromSoftware Inc. | 90 |
| 2018 | God of War | Santa Monica Studio | 94 |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Nintendo EPD | 97 |
| 2016 | Overwatch | Blizzard Entertainment | 91 |
| 2015 | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | CD Projekt | 92 |
| 2014 | Dragon Age: Inquisition | BioWare | 85 |
Jamie Dickenson contributed to this feature.
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