Astro Bot Achieves Unprecedented Heights

Astro Bot: A Platforming Phenomenon Crowned Most Awarded of All Time

With an astounding 104 Game of the Year awards, Astro Bot has officially surpassed It Takes Two to become the most awarded platformer in history. This achievement, following its triumphant Game of the Year win at The Game Awards 2024, solidifies its place as a truly exceptional title.

Initially launched in September 2024, Astro Bot exceeded all expectations. Building upon the popular Astro's Playroom tech demo, it delivered a significantly expanded experience brimming with PlayStation cameos. Quickly becoming the highest-rated new game of 2024, its success continued to grow.

The Game Awards 2024 showered Astro Bot with accolades, culminating in the coveted Game of the Year award. However, the full extent of its success only recently emerged. As highlighted by NextGenPlayer on Twitter, utilizing data from gamefa.com's Game of the Year Award Tracker, Astro Bot boasts a remarkable 104 Game of the Year wins.

This victory surpasses the previous record holder, It Takes Two, by a significant 16 awards. While this impressive lead might grow, matching the award counts of industry giants like Baldur's Gate 3 (288 awards), Elden Ring (435 awards), and The Last of Us Part 2 (326 awards) remains unlikely.

Despite this, Astro Bot's success is undeniable. By November 2024, it had sold over 1.5 million copies—a remarkable feat considering its relatively small development team (under 70 developers) and three-year development cycle. Astro Bot has undeniably transitioned from a niche title to a major PlayStation franchise.