The NYX Game Awards features categories for both AAA and indie game titles across major platforms—including PC, Mobile, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and VR. From immersive single-player narratives to competitive multiplayer experiences, these categories are designed to honor the most outstanding games on every platform.
Browse the categories below and submit your best game today.
Mobile Game
General Mobile Game Categories
MG26001 Action
MG26002 Adventure
MG26003 Advergame
MG26004 Arcade
MG26005 Battle Royale
MG26006 Casual
MG26007 City-Building
MG26008 Cozy (NEW)
MG26009 Defense
MG26010 Educational
MG26011 Esports
MG26012 Exergame
MG26013 Extraction Game (NEW)
MG26014 Evolving Game
MG26015 Family
MG26016 Fighting
MG26017 First Person View
MG26018 Horror
MG26019 Idle
MG26020 Indie
MG26021 Match 3
MG26022 Metaverse Game
MG26023 Multiplayer
MG26024 Ongoing Game
MG26025 Open World
MG26026 Platformer
MG26027 Programming Game
MG26028 Puzzle
MG26029 Racing
MG26030 Real-Time 3D
MG26031 Remaster
MG26032 Role-Playing Game (RPG)
MG26033 Rhythm/Music
MG26034 Simulation
MG26035 Shooting
MG26036 Social
MG26037 Sports
MG26038 Stealth Action
MG26039 Strategy
MG26040 Student
MG26041 Survival
MG26042 Tower Defense
MG26043 Wargame
MG26044 Web-Based (NEW)
MG26045 VR/AR
MG26000 New Category
Mobile Game Features
MF26001 Best Animation
MF26002 Best Art Direction
MF26003 Best Audio Design
MF26004 Best Character Design
MF26005 Best Cozy Management (NEW)
MF26006 Best Experience
MF26007 Best Game Design
MF26008 Best Game Direction
MF26009 Best Gameplay
MF26010 Best Innovation
MF26011 Best Music
MF26012 Best Narrative
MF26013 Best Performance
MF26014 Best Storytelling
MF26015 Best Technology
MF26016 Best Visual Art
PC Game
General PC Game Categories
PC26001 Action
PC26002 Adventure
PC26003 Advergame
PC26004 Arcade
PC26005 Battle Royale
PC26006 Casual
PC26007 City-Building
PC26008 Cozy (NEW)
PC26009 Defense
PC26010 Educational
PC26011 Esports
PC26012 Exergame
PC26013 Extraction Game (NEW)
PC26014 Evolving Game
PC26015 Family
PC26016 Fighting
PC26017 First Person View
PC26018 Horror
PC26019 Idle
PC26020 Indie
PC26021 Metaverse Game
PC26022 Multiplayer
PC26023 Ongoing Game
PC26024 Open World
PC26025 Platformer
PC26026 Programming Game
PC26027 Puzzle
PC26028 Racing
PC26029 Real-Time 3D
PC26030 Remaster
PC26031 Role-Playing Game (RPG)
PC26032 Rhythm/Music
PC26033 Simulation
PC26034 Shooting
PC26035 Social
PC26036 Sports
PC26037 Stealth Action
PC26038 Strategy
PC26039 Student
PC26040 Survival
PC26041 Tower Defense
PC26042 Wargame
PC26043 Web-Based (NEW)
PC26044 VR/AR
PC26000 New Category
PC Game Features
PF25001 Best Animation
PF25002 Best Art Direction
PF25003 Best Audio Design
PF25004 Best Character Design
PF25005 Best Cozy Management (NEW)
PF25006 Best Experience
PF25007 Best Game Design
PF25008 Best Game Direction
PF25009 Best Gameplay
PF25010 Best Innovation
PF25011 Best Music
PF25012 Best Narrative
PF25013 Best Performance
PF25014 Best Storytelling
PF25015 Best Technology
PF25016 Best Visual Art
PF25017 Game Beyond Entertainment
Nintendo Switch Game
General Nintendo Switch Game Categories
SW26001 Action
SW26002 Adventure
SW26003 Battle Royale
SW26004 Casual
SW26005 Cozy (NEW)
SW26006 Defense
SW26007 Educational
SW26008 Esports
SW26009 Exergame
SW26010 Extraction Game (NEW)
SW26011 Evolving Game
SW26012 Family
SW26013 Fighting
SW26014 First Person View
SW26015 Horror
SW26016 Metaverse Game
SW26017 Multiplayer
SW26018 Ongoing
SW26019 Open World
SW26020 Platformer
SW26021 Puzzle
SW26022 Racing
SW26023 Remaster
SW26024 Role-Playing Game (RPG)
SW26025 Rhythm/Music
SW26026 Simulation
SW26027 Shooting
SW26028 Social
SW26029 Sports
SW26030 Stealth Action
SW26031 Strategy
SW26032 Student
SW26033 Survivor
SW26034 Tower Defense
SW26035 Wargame
SW26036 VR/AR
SW26000 New Category
Nintendo Switch Game Features
SF26001 Best Animation
SF26002 Best Art Direction
SF26003 Best Audio Design
SF26004 Best Character Design
SF26005 Best Cozy Management (NEW)
SF26006 Best Experience
SF26007 Best Game Design
SF26008 Best Game Direction
SF26009 Best Gameplay
SF26010 Best Innovation
SF26011 Best Music
SF26012 Best Narrative
SF26013 Best Performance
SF26014 Best Storytelling
SF26015 Best Technology
SF26016 Best Visual Art
SF26017 Game Beyond Entertainment
Microsoft Xbox Game
General Microsoft Xbox Game Categories
XB26001 Action
XB26002 Adventure
XB26003 Battle Royale
XB26004 Casual
XB26005 Cozy (NEW)
XB26006 Defense
XB26007 Educational
XB26008 Esports
XB26009 Exergame
XB26010 Extraction Game (NEW)
XB26011 Evolving Game
XB26012 Family
XB26013 Fighting
XB26014 First Person View
XB26015 Horror
XB26016 Metaverse Game
XB26017 Multiplayer
XB26018 Ongoing
XB26019 Open World
XB26020 Platformer
XB26021 Puzzle
XB26022 Racing
XB26023 Remaster
XB26024 Role-Playing Game (RPG)
XB26025 Rhythm/Music
XB26026 Simulation
XB26027 Shooting
XB26028 Social
XB26029 Sports
XB26030 Stealth Action
XB26031 Strategy
XB26032 Student
XB26033 Survival
XB26034 Tower Defense
XB26035 Wargame
XB26036 VR/AR
XB26000 New Category
Microsoft Xbox Game Features
XF26001 Best Animation
XF26002 Best Art Direction
XF26003 Best Audio Design
XF26004 Best Character Design
XF26005 Best Cozy Management (NEW)
XF26006 Best Experience
XF26007 Best Game Design
XF26008 Best Game Direction
XF26009 Best Gameplay
XF26010 Best Innovation
XF26011 Best Music
XF26012 Best Narrative
XF26013 Best Performance
XF26014 Best Storytelling
XF26015 Best Technology
XF26016 Best Visual Art
XF26017 Game Beyond Entertainment
Sony PlayStation Game
General Sony PlayStation Game Categories
PS26001 Action
PS26002 Adventure
PS26003 Battle Royale
PS26004 Casual
PS26005 Cozy (NEW)
PS26006 Defense
PS26007 Educational
PS26008 Esports
PS26009 Exergame
PS26010 Extraction Game (NEW)
PS26011 Evolving Game
PS26012 Family
PS26013 Fighting
PS26014 First Person View
PS26015 Horror
PS26016 Metaverse Game
PS26017 Multiplayer
PS26018 Ongoing
PS26019 Open World
PS26020 Platformer
PS26021 Puzzle
PS26022 Racing
PS26023 Remaster
PS26024 Role-Playing Game (RPG)
PS26025 Rhythm/Music
PS26026 Simulation
PS26027 Shooting
PS26028 Social
PS26029 Sports
PS26030 Stealth Action
PS26031 Strategy
PS26032 Student
PS26033 Survival
PS26034 Tower Defense
PS26035 Wargame
PS26036 VR/AR
PS26000 New Category
Sony PlayStation Game Features
SS26001 Best Animation
SS26002 Best Art Direction
SS26003 Best Audio Design
SS26004 Best Character Design
SS26005 Best Cozy Management (NEW)
SS26006 Best Experience
SS26007 Best Game Design
SS26008 Best Game Direction
SS26009 Best Gameplay
SS26010 Best Innovation
SS26011 Best Music
SS26012 Best Narrative
SS26013 Best Performance
SS26014 Best Storytelling
SS26015 Best Technology
SS26016 Best Visual Art
SS26017 Game Beyond Entertainment
Meta Quest VR Game
General Meta Quest VR Game Categories
VR26001 Action
VR26002 Adventure
VR26003 Advergame
VR26004 Arcade
VR26005 Battle Royale
VR26006 Casual
VR26007 Cozy (NEW)
VR26008 Defense
VR26009 Educational
VR26010 Escape Room
VR26011 Esports
VR26012 Exergame
VR26013 Extraction Game (NEW)
VR26014 Evolving Game
VR26015 Family
VR26016 Fighting
VR26017 First Person View
VR26018 Horror
VR26019 Idle
VR26020 Indie
VR26021 Metaverse Game
VR26022 Multiplayer
VR26023 Ongoing Game
VR26024 Open World
VR26025 Platformer
VR26026 Programming Game
VR26027 Puzzle
VR26028 Racing
VR26029 Real-Time 3D
VR26030 Remaster
VR26031 Role-Playing Game (RPG)
VR26032 Rhythm/Music
VR26033 Simulation
VR26034 Shooting
VR26035 Social
VR26036 Sports
VR26037 Stealth Action
VR26038 Strategy
VR26039 Student
VR26040 Survival
VR26041 Tower Defense
VR26042 Wargame
VR26000 New Category
Meta Quest VR Game Features
VF26001 Best Animation
VF26002 Best Art Direction
VF26003 Best Audio Design
VF26004 Best Character Design
VF26005 Best Cozy Management (NEW)
VF26006 Best Experience
VF26007 Best Game Design
VF26008 Best Game Direction
VF26009 Best Gameplay
VF26010 Best Innovation
VF26011 Best Music
VF26012 Best Narrative
VF26013 Best Performance
VF26014 Best Storytelling
VF26015 Best Technology
VF26016 Best Visual Art
VF26017 Game Beyond Entertainment
BEST Game Categories
General BEST Game Categories
BB26001 Best Debut
BB26002 Rising Star
BB26003 Best Analytics/Data Tool
BB26004 Best Developer
BB26005 Best Game Engine
BB26006 Best Independent Game
BB26007 Best Indie Developer
BB26008 Best Innovation
BB26009 Best Marketing Team
BB26010 Best Metaverse Game
BB26011 Best Publisher
BB26012 Best Solo-Development (NEW)
BB26013 Best Tool Provider
BB26014 Best Production Team
BB26015 Best Visual Art & Design Team
BB26016 Best Music Composer
Game Advertising
Game Advertising Categories
GA26001 Advertisment (Single)
GA26002 Advertisment (Campaign)
GA26003 Banner / Sign
GA26004 Billboard
GA26005 Digital AD (Single)
GA26006 Digital AD (Campaign)
GA26007 Magazine
GA26008 Poster (Single)
GA26009 Poster (Campaign)
GA26010 Promotional Items
GA26000 New Category
Game Audio & Radio
Game Audio & Radio Categories
GA26001 Channel
GA26002 Commercial
GA26003 Editing
GA26004 Podcasting
GA26005 Promotion / Contest
GA26006 On-air Talent
GA26007 Original Game Soundtrack
GA26008 Voice Experience
GA26009 Sound Design
GA26010 Tutorials
GA26011 Viral
GA26000 New Category
Game Design
Game Design Categories
GD26001 Brand Identity
GD26002 Character Design
GD26003 Cover Design
GD26004 Creature Design
GD26005 Environment Design
GD26006 Illustration Art
GD26007 Key Art
GD26008 Packaging Design
GD26009 Storyline
GD26010 Weapon Design
GD26000 New Category
Game Original Content
Game Original Content Categories
GC26001 Ad Copy
GC26002 Advertorial
GC26003 Brand Journalism
GC26004 Communication Plan
GC26005 Editorial
GC26006 Feature Article
GC26007 Magazine
GC26008 Marketing Material
GC26009 News Release
GC26000 New Cateogry
Game Social Media
Game Social Media Categories
SM26001 Ad Campaign
SM26002 Branding Campaign
SM26003 Content / Post
SM26004 Co-Brand Collaborations
SM26005 Engagement
SM26006 Events & Live Streaming
SM26007 Educational
SM26008 Influencer Marketing
SM26009 News & Information
SM26010 Promotions & Contests
SM26011 Social Video Marketing
SM26012 Facebook Marketing
SM26013 LinkedIn Marketing
SM26014 TikTok Marketing
SM26015 Twitter Marketing
SM26016 Instagram Marketing
SM26017 Weibo Page
SM26000 New Category
Game Strategic Campaign
Game Strategic Campaign Categories
SC26001 Branding Strategy Campaign
SC26002 Brand Partnerships Campaign
SC26003 Communication Campaign
SC26004 Digital Marketing Campaign
SC26005 Event Campaign
SC26006 Game Influencer Marketing
SC26007 Interactive Brand Experience
SC26008 Integrated Campaign
SC26009 Metaverse Campaign
SC26010 Mobile Campaign
SC26011 Outdoor Campaign
SC26012 PR Campaign
SC26013 Product Launch Campaign
SC26014 Video Marketing Campaign
SC26015 Virtual Event Campaign
SC26016 Viral Marketing Campaign
SC26000 New Category
Game Website
Game Website Categories
GW26001 Branding
GW26002 Forum
GW26003 Landing Page
GW26004 Magazine
GW26005 Marketplace
GW26006 Microsite
GW26007 Multilingual Site
GW26008 Music
GW26009 Promotion / Contest
GW26000 New Category
Game Video
Game Video Categories
GV26001 Branding
GV26002 Channel
GV26003 Commercial
GV26004 Gameplay Experience
GV26005 Movie / Film
GV26006 Music Video
GV26007 Promotion / Contest
GV26008 Teaser
GV26009 The Making of
GV26010 Trailer
GV26011 Tutorials
GV26012 Viral
GV26013 VR & 360 Video
GV26000 New Category