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BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): The Game Awards 2026 promises to shake all structures, as there was no shortage of good games during the year. If we have GTA 6 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time competing for GOTY, several other works stood out too much to be considered “cards out of the deck” in the fight for the award.
In simpler terms, what year was it, dear readers? Several studios made an effort and showed that the bar had finally been raised. Even titles that didn’t hold so many expectations, such as Pokémon Pokopia, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, and Star Wars: Galactic Racer, drew sighs from fans.
Given this scenario, predicting which will be crowned “Game of the Year” becomes complex. After all, with so many spectacular games, which one will conquer the greatest of them all? In fact, how will the decision be fair without undermining all the achievements of others?
While doubts permeate the community, here we list GTA 6, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and 10 other games that should enter this competition for the top prize at The Game Awards 2026. GOTY is among them, but see which one will have a chance and for what reasons:
A DLC doesn’t always compete for game of the year, but DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelation has become a milestone within a classic franchise that is difficult to ignore. Just as was seen in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, what was already good was improved and further leveraged a good work.
The plot remains centered on the Doom Slayer, as well as introducing new mechanics, enemies and a greater depth into the universe created by id Software. With cutting-edge graphics, unbridled action and lots to do, it wouldn’t be strange for the expansion to be one of the nominees for GOTY 2026.
For a few years now, we have seen independent games being acclaimed and given space at The Game Awards, which could be an indication that this year’s version will be no different. Sektorif was the best rated indie game of the year and received many merits for its dynamics and great clashes in the techno rhythm.
Intense and simple, it was acclaimed for its absurd mechanics and a sense of taking players away from everyday problems. Although Mina the Hollower and other titles with lower investment also deserve a lot of attention, if there is a door in 2026, it will be opened for Sektori.
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