As 2024 draws to a close, we put our noses to the grindstone and wade through hundreds of releases to identify standout titles. We've been blessed with another strong year of games, which makes the process of whittling down the GOTY lists even more challenging. But don't cry for us we are already deadwe do it for the love of the game.
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This is the landing page for all GOTY lists written by TheGamer team. Check out our dazzling opinions!
In 2023, Baldur's Gate 3 took home the lion's share of GOTY nominations. If we're being honest with ourselves, it was probably inevitable. This year he feels less certain. There seem to be a tone great games that made it to number one. Not only are there a number of excellent Triple-A titles vying for the top spot on everyone's lists, but some excellent indie games have really made an impact this year. Watch the thinking unfold as this hub is updated daily with each new GOTY listing.
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Meg Pelliccio, Executive Editor
Overseeing the management of TheGamer, Meg has developed a refined taste in games. This is readily apparent from her GOTY list, which includes everything from adventure titles to modest indie hits to massive JRPG. This is a varied list lined with some extremely classy selections. If that's not enough to get you to read it, I'll let you in on a secret: she is May give and Majima Goro one or two shouts. Shocking, I know.
Editor's Tip Game of the Year, 2024 – Meg Pelliccio
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Sam Woods, Editor-in-Chief
Sam Woods is editor extraordinaire at TheGamer and he brought us the GOTY list that hit the spot perfect a balance between indie darlings and Triple-A hits. Whether it's an RPG, a platformer, an FPS, or something that crosses the typical genre boundaries, you'll find that Sam has a place in his heart for it. The real question is, does it have a place on this list? Only way to find out!
Game of the Year Editor's Tip, 2024 – Sam Woods
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Hilton Webster, Staff Writer
Hilton is one of TheGamer's newest writers and has already made a name for himself as a sharp, charismatic voice with best a kind of petty taste in games. On his GOTY list, you'll find plenty of anime-adjacent goodness, a sprinkling of creepiness, and just a sprinkling
degenerationSound. It's a must-vote list!Best Game of 2024 – Hilton Webster
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Ryan Thompson-Bamsey, Executive Editor
Ryan is second in command of guides at TheGamer, so he's used to putting out fires and rallying troops. So it should come as no surprise that Ryan's list includes robust RPGs in which you command squads of demons and build armies of rebels, while the rest is packed with one-of-a-kind problem solving games. or another. He really does take his work home, yeah? Read his piece and see for yourself his majesty.
Editor's Tip Game of the Year, 2024 – Ryan Thompson-Bamsey
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Andrew King, editor
Andrew is a seasoned editor at TheGamer known for his love of the silver screen and indie video games. The second half of this description bears fruit here, as it has provided us with a wonderful list killer indie games! This very diverse list includes everything from haunting throwbacks to horror titles from a bygone era to frenetic action titles that put the best forward. Check it out and you'll most likely learn about a great game or two you've never heard of.
Game of the Year Editor's Tip, 2024 – Andrew King