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

Fields of Mistria

The best self-published game of the year.

9.2Winner

Hidden Gem

Rhythm Heaven Groove

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

8.3Winner

Crowd Favorite

Creature Kitchen

The warmest Steam reception of the year.

8.7Winner

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

Omelet You Cook

The best Casual game of the year.

8.8Winner

Best Early Access

Far Far West

The best Early Access game of the year.

8.9Winner

Best RPG

Fields of Mistria

The best RPG game of the year.

9.2Winner

Best Simulation

Fields of Mistria

The best Simulation game of the year.

9.2Winner

Best Sports

Forza Horizon 6

The best Sports game of the year.

8.7Winner

Best Strategy

Sandustry

The best Strategy game of the year.

8.9Winner