The Golden Joystick Awards, which began in 1983, has now reached its 41st edition. Every year, gamers from around the world vote for the best games of the year based on the nominated titles. The list of winners for the year 2023 has been officially announced:

• Ultimate Game of the Year: Baldur's Gate 3
• Studio of the Year: Larian Studios
• PC Game of the Year: Baldur's Gate 3
• Nintendo Game of the Year: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
• PlayStation Game of the Year: Resident Evil 4 Remake
• Xbox Game of the Year: Starfield
• Most Wanted Game: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
• Best Storytelling: Baldur's Gate 3
• Still Playing Award: No Man's Sky
• Best Visual Design: Baldur's Gate 3
• Best Game Expansion: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
• Best Indie Game: Sea of Stars
• Best Multiplayer Game: Mortal Kombat 1
• Best Audio: Final Fantasy XVI
• Best Game Trailer: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
• Best Game Community: Baldur's Gate 3
• Best Gaming Hardware: PlayStation VR2
• Breakthrough Award: Geometric Interactive (Cocoon)
• Best Streaming Game: Valorant
• Best Lead Performer: Ben Starr (Clive Rosfield, Final Fantasy XVI)
• Best Supporting Performerr: Neil Newborn (Astarion, Baldur's Gate 3)
• Best VR Game: Horizon Call of the Mountain
• Critics' Choice Award: Alan Wake II