Astro Bot Reaches Unbelievable Milestone

Summary

• With 104 Game of the Year wins, Astro Bot is now the most awarded platformer ever, surpassing It Takes Two by 16 awards.
• However, it's unlikely to match the award counts of titles like Elden Ring and The Last of Us Part II.

Astro Bot has achieved a remarkable feat: becoming the most awarded platforming game of all time. Its Game of the Year win at The Game Awards 2024 solidified its status as an exceptional title, but this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Initially conceived as an expansion of the popular PS5 tech demo, Astro's Playroom, Astro Bot launched in September 2024 to widespread acclaim. It quickly became the highest-rated new game of 2024, exceeding expectations and defying its initial classification as a non-tentpole title for Sony.

At The Game Awards 2024, Astro Bot garnered numerous accolades, culminating in a prestigious Game of the Year award. But the wins didn't stop there. As noted by Twitter user NextGenPlayer, citing gamefa.com's Game of the Year Award Tracker, Astro Bot has amassed an impressive 104 Game of the Year awards, securing its place as the most awarded platformer in history.

Astro Bot Snags 104 Game of the Year Wins, Becomes Most Awarded Platformer of All Time

Previously, It Takes Two held the record for the most awarded platformer. Astro Bot has surpassed it by a significant 16 awards, and this lead may grow. However, reaching the award totals of giants like Baldur's Gate 3 (288 wins), Elden Ring (435 wins), and The Last of Us Part II (326 wins) remains improbable.

Despite this, Astro Bot's success is undeniable. By November 2024, it had surpassed 1.5 million copies sold—a remarkable achievement considering its development by a team of fewer than 70 developers over three years, likely on a moderate budget. Astro Bot has undeniably transitioned from a promising title to a major PlayStation franchise.