the 2025 m.o.b.g. game of the year nominees

Ah, we've finally arrived at my favorite time of year -- game awards season! There's something uniquely fun and satisfying about looking back at the past year of gaming to reflect upon my favorite experiences. Here at MylesOfBacon Games, we're entering year #3 of the M.O.B.G. Game of the Year awards, and for the first time, I'm introducing my personal nominees for the top spot! Below is a non-ranked list of my ten favorite games of 2025, which will later be narrowed down to a ranked top-five list, with the #1 game being awarded the M.O.B.G. Game of the Year crown. So, without further ado, here are your M.O.B.G. Game of the Year nominees!

kingdom come deliverance ii

developed by: warhorse studios

donkey kong bananza

developed by: nintendo

death stranding 2: on the beach

developed by: kojima productions

claire obscure: expedition 33

developed by: sandfall interactive

kirby air riders

developed by: masahiro sakurai, bandai namco, sora ltd., hal labatories

hades ii

developed by: supergiant games

civilization vii

developed by: firaxis games

battlefield 6

developed by: battlefield studios

wheelworld

developed by: messhof games

power wash simulator 2

developed by: futurlab

Stay tuned for the third annual MylesOfBacon Games Game of the Year article! Do you have predictions on which game will take the top spot? Let me know in the comments!