Astro Bot Reaches Unbelievable Milestone

Astro Bot: The Most Awarded Platformer Ever

With an impressive 104 Game of the Year awards, Astro Bot has officially become the most decorated platformer in history, surpassing the previous record holder, It Takes Two, by a significant 16 awards. This remarkable achievement follows its triumphant Game of the Year win at The Game Awards 2024.

Initially conceived as an expansion of the popular PS5 tech demo, Astro's Playroom, Astro Bot exceeded all expectations upon its September 2024 release. It quickly garnered critical acclaim, becoming the highest-rated new game of 2024. The subsequent accolades, culminating in its Game of the Year win, solidified its status as a phenomenal success.

This impressive award count, verified by gamefa.com's Game of the Year Award Tracker, highlights Astro Bot's widespread appeal. While its achievement is monumental within the platformer genre, it's worth noting that the overall award counts of titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Elden Ring, and The Last of Us Part 2 remain significantly higher. These games boast considerably more Game of the Year wins.

Despite this, Astro Bot's commercial success is undeniable. By November 2024, it had surpassed 1.5 million copies sold – a remarkable feat considering its relatively small development team (under 70 developers) and likely moderate budget. Astro Bot's journey from a tech demo to a critically acclaimed, commercially successful title has firmly established it as a major player in the PlayStation franchise.