Game Pass Game of the Year 2025

After a year packed with Game Pass drops, sequels, surprises, and a few wild swings, it is time to settle it. This is our Game of the Year 2025 episode. In this special episode of Game Pass or Pass, we break down every game that made our final nomination list and debate which one truly defined 2025 not just on paper but in how it felt to play. Our Game of the Year 2025 nominees are Balatro Clair Obscur Expedition 33 PowerWash Simulator 2 Monster Train 2 Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 and 4 Lost in Random The Eternal Die Avowed Ball X Pit Doom The Dark Ages Atomfall Ninja Gaiden 2 Black We discuss Why each of these games earned a nomination Which titles surprised us the most How Game Pass shaped our time with many of these games The difference between most impressive and most unforgettable And which game ultimately rose above the rest This episode is not about consensus. It is about perspective. Whether you agree with our final pick or think we are completely wrong, this is our full breakdown of what made 2025 such a memorable year for gaming. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Game Pass Game of the Year 2025 is an episode from Game Pass or Pass by Big Pond Podcasts.

This episode is 02:24:47 long.

This episode was published on Jan 4, 2026.

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