Hades - SXSW Gaming Awards 2021

Hades wins big at the SXSW Gaming Awards 2021

In partnership with IGN, SXSW presented its various Gaming Awards on Saturday, March 20, with Hades taking out the big prize of Game of the Year.

There were 43 nominees across 12 categories, with a lot of big games receiving awards. Half-Life: Alyx, The Last of Us Part II, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Ghost of Tsushima, and DOOM Eternal all picked up awards at the ceremony. However, Hades and Deep Rock Galactic were the front runners, both winning 2 categories.

You can check out all of the awards that were presented at the event, with the winners in bold.

Deep Rock Galactic - SXSW Gaming Awards 2021
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Video Game of the Year

  • Hades
  • Ghost of Tsushima
  • The Last of Us Part II
  • Ori and the Will of the Wisps
  • DOOM Eternal

Indie Game of the Year

  • Bugsnax
  • Cloudpunk
  • Raji: An Ancient Epic
  • Ikenfell
  • Monster Sanctuary
  • Crown Trick
  • Deep Rock Galactic
  • The Last Campfire
  • Huntdown
  • Risk of Rain 2

Tabletop Game of the Year

  • Oceans
  • Fort
  • Calico
  • The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
  • The Search for Planet X

VR Game of the Year

  • The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
  • Half-Life: Alyx
  • Star Wars: Squadrons
  • Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond
  • Down the Rabbit Hole

Excellence in Narrative

  • Hades
  • Ghost of Tsushima
  • The Last of Us Part II
  • Immortals Fenyx Rising
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Excellence in Game Design

  • Hades
  • Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time
  • Desperados III
  • Watch Dogs: Legion
  • Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Matthew Crump Cultural Innovation Award

  • If Found…
  • The Last of Us Part II
  • Dreams
  • Astro’s Playroom
  • Tell Me Why

Excellence in Score

  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • DOOM Eternal
  • Ori and the Will of the Wisps
  • Final Fantasy VII Remake
  • Trials of Mana

Excellence in Multiplayer

  • Star Wars: Squadrons
  • VALORANT
  • Huntdown
  • Deep Rock Galactic
  • Risk of Rain 2

Excellence in Animation, Art, & Visual Achievement

  • Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
  • Ghost of Tsushima
  • Cloudpunk
  • Ori and the Will of the Wisps
  • Final Fantasy VII Remake

Excellence in Audio Design

  • Bugsnax
  • Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2
  • Star Wars: Squadrons
  • Observer: System Redux
  • DOOM Eternal

Excellence in Technical Achievement

  • Genshin Impact
  • Ghost of Tsushima
  • Dreams
  • Astro’s Playroom
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator