After breaking down the nominees, vigorously debating, and voting, we’re excited to present the 2024 Cinelinx Game Awards winners!
The holiday season has officially arrived, marking a time filled with joy, celebration, and gift-giving. As Christmas approaches, people around the world are busy purchasing thoughtful gifts for their loved ones.
Meanwhile, at the North Pole, Santa Claus and his dedicated team of elves are tirelessly preparing for the big night, ensuring that every toy and gift is ready to bring smiles to children everywhere.
In addition to the merriment of the holidays, this is also the time for our prestigious Cinelinx Game Awards, a celebration of excellence in the gaming industry. The talented teams behind the year’s most innovative and entertaining games are recognized for their hard work and creativity.
The Cinelinx team gathered together to carefully discuss and vote on the top games of 2024. After much deliberation, we are excited to reveal the deserving winners who stood out in a competitive field. We invite you to explore all the award-winning titles listed below, and be sure to check back soon for more festive updates, game reviews, and holiday-related content right here at Cinelinx!
Best Game Direction
Nominees
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
- METAPHOR: ReFANTAZIO
- FINAL FANTASY VII: REBIRTH
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Black Myth: Wukong
And the Winner is…
Best Art Direction
Nominees
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
- Animal Well
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
- Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
- Thank Goodness You’re Here!
And the Winner is…
Best Score and Music
Nominees
- Steam World Heist II
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Astro Bot
- Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
- HELLDIVERS 2
And the Winner is…
Best Indie Game
Nominees
- FEAR THE SPOTLIGHT
- Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
- Steam World Heist II
- Roots of Pacha
- Balatro
- Animal Well
- The Plucky Squire
- Flock
- Thank Goodness You’re Here!
- Another Crab’s Treasure
And the Winner is…
Best Action/Adventure
Nominees
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- The Plucky Squire
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
- Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Stellar Blade
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
And the Winner is…
Best Role-Playing Game
Nominees
- Arco
- CAT QUEST III
- BLACK MYTH WUKONG
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Dragon’s Dogma II
- Final Fantasy VII: ReBirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
And the Winner is…
Best Fighting Game
Nominees
- Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Expansion
- Tekken 8
- DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO
- Marvel VS. Capcom: Arcade Collection
- MultiVersus
- GranBlue Fantasy Versus: Rising
And the Winner is…
Best Multiplayer
Nominees
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Fortnite
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- HellDivers 2
- WarHammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
- New World” Aeternum
And the Winner is…
Best Narrative
Nominees
- Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Dragon Age: the VeilGuard
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Indika
And the Winner is…
Best Sports Game
Nominees
- WWE 2K24
- MADDEN 25
- EA COLLEGE FOOTBALL 25
- NBA 2K25
- TOP SPIN 2K25
And the Winner is…
Best Family Game
Nominees
- Astro Bot
- Princess Peach Showtime
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- The Plucky Squire
And the Winner is…
Best Strategy
Nominees
- Age of Mythology: Retold
- Steam World Heist II
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
- FrostPunk 2
- Unicord Overlord
- Sons of Valhalla
And the Winner is…
Best Ongoing Game (DLC/Expansions)
Nominees
- Destiny 2 The Final Shape
- Mortal Kombat: Khaos Reigns
- Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Fortnite
- World of Warcraft: The War Within
- No Man’s Sky
And the Winner is…
Game of the Year 2024
Nominees
- ASTRO BOT
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Silent Hill 2
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
And the Winner is…
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