Astro Bot: The Most Awarded Platformer Ever
With an astounding 104 Game of the Year awards, Astro Bot has officially become the most decorated platformer in history. This surpasses the previous record holder, It Takes Two, by a significant 16 awards. While this is a monumental achievement, matching the award counts of industry giants like Baldur's Gate 3, Elden Ring, and The Last of Us Part 2 remains unlikely.
Initially released in September 2024, Astro Bot expanded upon the popular Astro's Playroom PS5 tech demo, adding extensive content and PlayStation cameos. Despite not being initially positioned as a major PS5 title, the game exceeded all expectations, quickly becoming the highest-rated new release of 2024. Its success culminated in a Game of the Year win at The Game Awards 2024.
The revelation of Astro Bot's 104 Game of the Year awards, discovered via gamefa.com's Game of the Year Award Tracker, highlights its remarkable reception. While It Takes Two previously held the platformer record, Astro Bot has significantly outpaced it. However, the current leaders, Baldur's Gate 3 (288 awards), The Last of Us Part 2 (326 awards), and Elden Ring (a staggering 435 awards), remain far ahead.
Despite this, Astro Bot's success is undeniable. By November 2024, it had sold over 1.5 million copies – a remarkable feat considering its development by a team of fewer than 70 developers over three years, likely on a moderate budget. Astro Bot has undoubtedly transitioned from a niche title to a major player in the PlayStation franchise.
