Astro Bot and Helldivers 2 win big at DICE Awards 2025Team Asobi's platformer won Game of the Year, Arrowhead Studios' co-op shooter took home four accoladesImage credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment News by Sophie McEvoy Staff Writer Published on Feb. 17, 2025 Team Asobi and Arrowhead Studios swept the 28th annual DICE Awards last week, with Astro Bot taking home the Game of the Year accolade.The platformer won five awards in total, including family game of the year in addition to achievements in animation, technology, and game design. Helldivers 2 was awarded action and online game of the year, and was recognised for its contributions in music and audio design.LocalThunk's breakout hit Balatro received three awards, including mobile and strategy simulation game of the year and outstanding achievement for an independent game.MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle also took home three awards, winning adventure game of the year as well as achievements in character and story.Hosted by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, the DICE Awards is voted for by the organisation's more than 30,000 members.Elsewhere, Nintendo of America veteran Don James received the AIAS Lifetime Achievement Award, while Insomniac Games founder and outgoing CEO Ted Prince was inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame.Here is the full list of winners:Game of the year: Astro BotAction game of the year: Helldivers 2Adventure game of the year: Indiana Jones and the Great CircleFamily game of the year: Astro BotFighting game of the year: Tekken 8Racing game of the year: F1 24Role-playing game of the year: Metaphor: RefantazioSports game of the year: MLB The Show 24Strategy/simulation game of the year: BalatroOnline game of the year: Helldivers 2Immersive reality game of the year: Batman: Arkham ShadowMobile game of the year: BalatroOutstanding achievement in animation: Astro BotOutstanding achievement in art direction: Black Myth: WukongOutstanding achievement in character: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Dr. Henry "Indiana" JonesOutstanding achievement in original music composition: Helldivers 2Outstanding achievement in audio design: Helldivers 2Outstanding achievement in story: Indiana Jones and the Great CircleOutstanding technical achievement: Astro BotOutstanding achievement for an independent game: BalatroOutstanding achievement in game design: Astro BotOutstanding achievement in game direction: Animal WellImmersive reality technical achievement: Starship Home