Astro Bot Sets Cosmic Record

Astro Bot: A Platforming Champion Crowned

Astro Bot has achieved a remarkable feat, surpassing all other platformers to become the most awarded ever, boasting an impressive 104 Game of the Year wins. This surpasses the previous record holder, It Takes Two, by a significant 16 awards.

Initially launched in September 2024, Astro Bot, an expansion of the popular PS5 tech demo Astro's Playroom, quickly exceeded expectations. It garnered immediate critical acclaim, becoming the highest-rated new game of 2024 and continuing to amass accolades. Its Game of the Year win at The Game Awards 2024 was a highlight, but the true extent of its success only recently emerged.

A recent tweet by NextGenPlayer, referencing gamefa.com's Game of the Year Award Tracker, revealed Astro Bot's astounding 104 wins. While this is a monumental achievement, it's worth noting that the game's total award count still lags behind industry giants like Baldur's Gate 3 (288 wins), Elden Ring (435 wins), and The Last of Us Part II (326 wins).

Despite this, Astro Bot's commercial success is undeniable. By November 2024, it had sold over 1.5 million copies—a significant accomplishment for a game developed by a team of fewer than 70 people over three years, likely with a moderate budget. Astro Bot has undeniably transitioned from a niche title to a major player in the PlayStation franchise.