Astro Bot, Indiana Jones, and Helldivers 2 lead 2025 DICE Awards nominations
Astro Bot, Helldivers 2, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle led the nominations for the 28th Annual DICE Awards, with each earning six nods.
All three were recognised in the Game of the Year category, alongside Balatro and Black Myth: Wukong.
Indie breakout hit Balatro was nominated across five categories, including Mobile Game of the Year.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 also collected five nominations, with Melina Juergens recognised for her portrayal of Senua.
Elsewhere, more indie games were listed for top accolades including Animal Well in four categories, Monument Valley 3 in three, and Mouthwashing for Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game.
The 28th Annual DICE Awards takes place alongside the conference on February 13 at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas.
Here is the full list of nominees for the 2025 DICE Awards:
Game of the Year
Outstanding Achievement in Animation
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
Outstanding Achievement in Character
Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition
Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design
Outstanding Achievement in Story
Outstanding Technical Achievement
Action Game of the Year
Adventure Game of the Year
Family Game of the Year
Fighting Game of the Year
Racing Game of the Year
Role-Playing Game of the Year
Sports Game of the Year
Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year
Immersive Reality Game of the Year
Mobile Game of the Year
Online Game of the Year
Immersive Reality Technical Achievement
Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game
Outstanding Achievement in Game Design
Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction
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