Rank #1
- Available points earned
- 38.6% 10,930 pts
- Times picked #1
- 103
- Sources awarding points
- 113
2024 Game of the Year (GOTY) Rankings
Top game that year
Astro Bot Original
- Available points earned
- 38.6%
- Score
- 10,930 pts
- Sources used
- 283
- All sources checked
- Apr 23, 2026
How this year's score was calculated
Sources used for this ranking
See the sources used to calculate this year's ranking, including each source's name and type.
Collection complete
We have checked every source and possible result we found. Nothing is currently waiting for review.
- Sources used
- 283
- All sources checked
- Apr 23, 2026
Sources by type
- Editorial
- 256
- Reader vote
- 18
- Industry award
- 8
- Judges and voters
- 1
Sources by scoring method
- Published vote count
- 0
- Published vote percentage
- 0
- Top 10 list
- 23
- Winner and nominees
- 1
- Winner only
- 259
Sources used for scoring
See each source's name and type, who made the selection, and how its points were calculated.
Show sources Hide sources 283
Ranking
| Rank | Game | Available points earned | Times picked #1 | Sources awarding points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 38.6% 10,930 pts | 103 | 113 | |
| #2 | 15.3% 4,320 pts | 29 | 48 | |
| #3 | 14.2% 4,030 pts | 31 | 44 | |
| #4 | 12.3% 3,490 pts | 25 | 39 | |
| #5 | 9.1% 2,580 pts | 22 | 30 | |
| #6 | 8% 2,250 pts | 19 | 27 | |
| #7 | 6.3% 1,780 pts | 13 | 23 | |
| #8 | 5.9% 1,680 pts | 4 | 23 | |
| #9 | 5.2% 1,470 pts | 8 | 24 | |
| #10 | 4.3% 1,210 pts | 3 | 19 | |
| #11 | 2.3% 660 pts | 4 | 13 | |
| #12 | 1.4% 400 pts | 4 | 4 | |
| #13 | 1.2% 350 pts | 2 | 7 | |
| #13 | 1.2% 350 pts | 1 | 8 | |
| #13 | 1.2% 340 pts | 3 | 4 | |
| #16 | 1.1% 320 pts | 1 | 13 | |
| #17 | 0.8% 220 pts | 2 | 3 | |
| #17 | 0.8% 220 pts | 2 | 3 | |
| #19 | 0.7% 190 pts | 1 | 3 | |
| #20 | 0.5% 150 pts | 1 | 3 |
Rank #2
- Available points earned
- 15.3% 4,320 pts
- Times picked #1
- 29
- Sources awarding points
- 48
Rank #3
- Available points earned
- 14.2% 4,030 pts
- Times picked #1
- 31
- Sources awarding points
- 44
Rank #4
- Available points earned
- 12.3% 3,490 pts
- Times picked #1
- 25
- Sources awarding points
- 39
Rank #5
- Available points earned
- 9.1% 2,580 pts
- Times picked #1
- 22
- Sources awarding points
- 30
Rank #6
- Available points earned
- 8% 2,250 pts
- Times picked #1
- 19
- Sources awarding points
- 27
Rank #7
- Available points earned
- 6.3% 1,780 pts
- Times picked #1
- 13
- Sources awarding points
- 23
Rank #8
- Available points earned
- 5.9% 1,680 pts
- Times picked #1
- 4
- Sources awarding points
- 23
Rank #9
- Available points earned
- 5.2% 1,470 pts
- Times picked #1
- 8
- Sources awarding points
- 24
Rank #10
- Available points earned
- 4.3% 1,210 pts
- Times picked #1
- 3
- Sources awarding points
- 19
Rank #11
- Available points earned
- 2.3% 660 pts
- Times picked #1
- 4
- Sources awarding points
- 13
Rank #12
- Available points earned
- 1.4% 400 pts
- Times picked #1
- 4
- Sources awarding points
- 4
Rank #13
- Available points earned
- 1.2% 350 pts
- Times picked #1
- 2
- Sources awarding points
- 7
Rank #13
- Available points earned
- 1.2% 350 pts
- Times picked #1
- 1
- Sources awarding points
- 8
Rank #13
- Available points earned
- 1.2% 340 pts
- Times picked #1
- 3
- Sources awarding points
- 4
Rank #16
- Available points earned
- 1.1% 320 pts
- Times picked #1
- 1
- Sources awarding points
- 13
Rank #17
- Available points earned
- 0.8% 220 pts
- Times picked #1
- 2
- Sources awarding points
- 3
Rank #17
- Available points earned
- 0.8% 220 pts
- Times picked #1
- 2
- Sources awarding points
- 3
Rank #19
- Available points earned
- 0.7% 190 pts
- Times picked #1
- 1
- Sources awarding points
- 3
Rank #20
- Available points earned
- 0.5% 150 pts
- Times picked #1
- 1
- Sources awarding points
- 3
2024 Criticism and Records
Astro Bot Put a New Idea in Every Short Stage
A small robot led the 2024 selections ahead of huge RPGs and story-heavy blockbusters. Astro Bot did not rely on familiar characters alone. Each stage introduced a new idea and moved on before it became repetitive.
The Overall Share Was Modest, but Major Awards Agreed
Astro Bot accounted for 113, or 38.6%, of the 2024 records. Metaphor: ReFantazio had 48 and Balatro had 44. The share was not overwhelming, but a 3D platformer finishing ahead of both large RPGs and a compact card game was still unusual.
The Game Awards chose Astro Bot as the best game. D.I.C.E. Awards, BAFTA and Game Developers Choice Awards also made the same choice. It won five awards at BAFTA, including Animation, Sound, Best Game, Family, and Game Design. It received stronger support in the developer and judge-centered awards ceremony than in the general year-end list. [1] [2] [3] [4]
This did not make scale irrelevant in 2024. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Metaphor offered long stories and layered systems, while Black Myth: Wukong delivered technical spectacle. Astro Bot showed that a shorter game with a light story could compete when every movement felt carefully made.
Good Ideas Ended Before They Became Repetitive
Each stage introduced a new ability or material, varied it a few times, then ended before it became routine. Inflating to fly, slowing time, or absorbing surfaces to change shape never lasted too long. Team Asobi spent ideas freely and trusted the next surprise to carry the game.
Team Asobi's Nicolas Doucet said he wanted controls and toy-like responses that anyone could understand. Push Square's interview also introduced the process of directly connecting the ideas of each level with the functions of the DualSense controller. [5] [6]
Controller vibration varies depending on the material underfoot. Small robots respond with movement and sound. Objects on walls and floors also shake immediately when they hit each other. There is no need to explain these techniques separately. You can feel it in your hands just by the basic actions of jumping and bumping.
PlayStation History Became a Toy, Not a Museum
Astro Bot includes many old PlayStation characters and devices, so nostalgia clearly adds to its appeal. Finding a familiar face is part of the fun. For someone without that history, however, a few scenes may look like little more than a costume collection.
The best references do more than display a name. They turn weapons and movements from older games into short playable stages. Newcomers can enjoy the mechanic by itself, while returning players can recognize how neatly it captures the original.
PlayStation Blog's account of Astro's transformations shows the same approach. The character communicates through posture, eyes, and quick movements instead of long explanations. Astro can represent PlayStation history while remaining readable to someone meeting him for the first time. [7]
A Cheerful Game Was Not a Small Achievement
Long, serious stories can appear more ambitious, but Astro Bot showed how much craft pure enjoyment requires. Failure restarts quickly, collectibles announce themselves through sights and sounds, and rules simple enough for young players still support difficult moves for experienced ones.
The 113 records include 104 editorial, 5 reader, 3 industry, and 1 mixed selection. Editorial choices, not a wave of PlayStation fan votes, drove the result. Even so, the share stopped at 38.6%. Many voters preferred Metaphor's social themes and long story or Balatro's compact but deep rules.
The result does not mean every game should now be short and cheerful. Astro Bot's lesson lies in its density. It rarely asked players to repeat an idea after its value was clear, and even familiar jumps stayed satisfying. It did not win because it was small; it won because it packed so much pleasure into its running time.
External references
- The Game Awards 2024 winners View source
- Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards nominees and winners View source
- BAFTA 21st BAFTA Games Awards: Winners Announced View source
- Game Developers Choice Awards 25th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards View source
- The Guardian Astro Bot: the most joyous game on PlayStation 5 View source
- Push Square The Making of Astro Bot, the PS5's Next Great Exclusive View source
- PlayStation Blog The evolution of Astro Bot's adorable character design View source
How this year's score was calculated