Nominees for 2025 Indie Game Awards: Expedition 33, Hades II, and Silksong Compete for Game of the Year

The staff of the publication Six One Indie has unveiled the nominees for their annual award ceremony, The Indie Game Awards, which aims to recognize the achievements of independent developers.

This year, the organizers have introduced several new categories to honor games from specific regions. Fans also have the opportunity to nominate their favorite indie titles in the fresh section called «Community Choice» on the The Indie Game Awards website.

As expected, the contenders for the prestigious award include some of the year’s most talked-about releases such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hades II, and Hollow Knight: Silksong. A panel of judges comprised of bloggers, journalists, and representatives from various organizations will determine the winners. The nominations are as follows:

The winners will be announced on December 18. You can watch the ceremony on YouTube and Twitch.