Astro Bot Hits New Milestone

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.
• However, it's unlikely to match the award counts of top contenders like Elden Ring and The Last of Us Part 2.

Astro Bot has achieved a remarkable feat: it's officially 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 just the tip of the iceberg.

Initially envisioned as an expanded version of the popular PS5 tech demo, Astro's Playroom, Astro Bot, released in September 2024, exceeded all expectations. It quickly became the highest-rated new game of 2024, accumulating accolades throughout the year.

At The Game Awards 2024, Astro Bot won numerous awards, culminating in the coveted Game of the Year award. But the wins didn't stop there. A recent discovery revealed Astro Bot has received an astounding 104 Game of the Year awards, a record for platformers, 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

Previously, Hazelight Studios' It Takes Two held the record for most awarded platformer. Astro Bot surpassed it by a significant 16 awards, and this lead may grow. However, matching the impressive award counts of titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Elden Ring, and The Last of Us Part 2 remains unlikely. These games boast 288, 435, and 326 Game of the Year wins respectively.

Despite this, Astro Bot's success is undeniable. By November 2024, it had surpassed 1.5 million copies sold—a significant achievement considering its relatively small development team (under 70 developers) and three-year development timeframe. Astro Bot has undoubtedly become a major PlayStation franchise.