Astro Bot, Indiana Jones, and Helldivers 2 lead 2025 DICE Awards nominationsBalatro scoops up five alongside Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2Image credit: Team Asobi/Sony News by Sophie McEvoy Staff Writer Published on Jan. 13, 2025 Astro Bot, Helldivers 2, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle led the nominations for the 28th Annual DICE Awards, with each earning six nods.All three were recognised in the Game of the Year category, alongside Balatro and Black Myth: Wukong.Indie breakout hit Balatro was nominated across five categories, including Mobile Game of the Year.Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 also collected five nominations, with Melina Juergens recognised for her portrayal of Senua.Elsewhere, more indie games were listed for top accolades including Animal Well in four categories, Monument Valley 3 in three, and Mouthwashing for Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game.The 28th Annual DICE Awards takes place alongside the conference on February 13 at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas.Here is the full list of nominees for the 2025 DICE Awards:Game of the YearAstro BotBalatroBlack Myth: WukongHelldivers 2Indiana Jones and the Great CircleOutstanding Achievement in AnimationAstro BotCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Final Fantasy 7 RebirthNevaWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2Outstanding Achievement in Art DirectionBlack Myth: WukongIndiana Jones and the Great CircleLego Horizon AdventuresThe Plucky SquireSenua's Saga: Hellblade 2Outstanding Achievement in CharacterWatcher (1000xResist, Nhi Do)Yuffie Kisaragi (Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Suzie Yeung and Yumi Kakazu)Dr. Henry 'Indiana' Jones (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Troy Baker)Indika (Indika, Isabella Inchbald)Senua (Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Melina Juergens)Outstanding Achievement in Original Music CompositionAstro BotHelldivers 2Monument Valley 3Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2Star Wars OutlawsOutstanding Achievement in Audio DesignFrostpunk 2Helldivers 2Monument Valley 3Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2Still Wakes the DeepOutstanding Achievement in Story1000xResistIndiana Jones and the Great CircleMetaphor: ReFantazioStill Wakes the DeepThank Goodness You're HereOutstanding Technical AchievementAstro BotBatman: Arkham ShadowIndiana Jones and the Great CircleSenua's Saga: Hellblade 2Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2Action Game of the YearBatman: Arkham ShadowBlack Myth: WukongCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Helldivers 2Stellar BladeAdventure Game of the Year1000xResistAnimal WellIndiana Jones and the Great CircleThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomPrince of Persia: The Lost CrownFamily Game of the YearAstro BotCat Quest 3Little Kitty, Big CityThe Plucky SquireSuper Mario Party JamboreeFighting Game of the YearBlazing StrikeDragon Ball: Sparking ZeroMortal Kombat 1: Khaos ReignsTekken 8UnderdogsRacing Game of the YearF1 24MotoGP 24Night Runners PrologueRole-Playing Game of the YearFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthDragon Age: The VeilguardElden Ring: Shadow of the ErdtreeLike A Dragon: Infinite WealthMetaphor: ReFantazioSports Game of the YearEA Sports College Football 25EA Sports FC 25MLB The Show 24NBA 2K25Strategy/Simulation Game of the YearBalatroCaves of QudFrostpunk 2Tactical Breach WizardsSatisfactoryImmersive Reality Game of the YearAlien: Rogue IncursionBatman: Arkham ShadowEscaping WonderlandSkydance's BehemothUnderdogsMobile Game of the YearBalatroHalls of TormentMonument Valley 3Paper TrailWuthering WavesOnline Game of the YearCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Diablo 4: Vessel of HatredHelldivers 2Marvel RivalsWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2Immersive Reality Technical AchievementAlien: Rogue IncursionBatman: Arkham ShadowSkydance's BehemothStarship HomeUnderdogsOutstanding Achievement for an Independent GameAnimal WellBalatroGrunnIndikaMouthwashingOutstanding Achievement in Game DesignAnimal WellAstro BotBalatroHelldivers 2UFO 50Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction1000xResistAnimal WellLorelei and the Laser EyesRivenThank Goodness You're Here