Awards

The Playcritik Awards 2026

The year's best games, chosen by the Playcritik Index. Every winner is a real editorial verdict, never a paid placement.

Game of the Year

Resident Evil Requiem

The year's highest game on the Playcritik Index.

9.3Winner

Best Indie

Schrödinger's Call

The best self-published game of the year.

9.0Winner

Hidden Gem

Heave Ho 2

A high scorer that has not yet found a big audience.

7.6Winner

Crowd Favorite

Resident Evil Requiem

The warmest Steam reception of the year.

9.3Winner

Best Action

Resident Evil Requiem

The best Action game of the year.

9.3Winner

Best Adventure

Resident Evil Requiem

The best Adventure game of the year.

9.3Winner

Best Casual

Moonlight Peaks

The best Casual game of the year.

8.1Winner

Best Early Access

Slay the Spire 2

The best Early Access game of the year.

8.4Winner

Best RPG

Mewgenics

The best RPG game of the year.

8.7Winner

Best Simulation

Forza Horizon 6

The best Simulation game of the year.

8.7Winner

Best Sports

Forza Horizon 6

The best Sports game of the year.

8.7Winner

Best Strategy

Mewgenics

The best Strategy game of the year.

8.7Winner