
The dreamies awards show
Ready to complete your E.G.O.T. (AKA, your Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) trophy collection? Now you can finally earn a D.E.G.O.T. with an award from The Dreamies! Joking aside (or are we?), The Dreamies return to recognize a diverse category of games, publishers, community members, and esports! We made categories that gamers will understand.
It’s great to reward impressive visuals or best design, but those aren’t the only reasons we play games. It’s not just about the graphics or mechanics, it’s about what made us laugh so hard we fell on the floor. It’s about games that taught us something and games that we just can’t stop coming back to. Stay tuned for our talent announcements, with a special talent feature provided by G4TV.



Awarded to the most mind blowing of video games
Awarded to the best game that made us wait a bit for release
Goes to the best sequel, bonus points if it beats the original
Goes to the game that did something new and refreshing (AND made it work)
Awarded to the game that we just couldn’t stop playing again and again
For the best early access game (otherwise known as released but expect some bugs)
For the best remaster and/or remake out there
This goes to the game that caused the biggest reaction and discussion in the community
Sometimes, you can’t beat the classics, especially when they come with updates
Recognizing the game that makes you actually accept that party invite request
Adrenaline. Explosions. Non stop fighting. Whether delivered by swords, tanks, or covert agents, these games deliver all the action
Awarded to the best game that just makes you laugh
For the games that are cuter than puppies. Or ones that have in game puppies. That works too.
Beware anything fragile in the area, these games result in pure rage that could be dangerous for them!
Awarded to the best looter of the lot with the greatest bounties to be found
For the game that deprives us of the most sleep
For the fictional creations t-hat impressed us the most
Recognizing the games with a soundtrack that just can’t be beat
Rev those engines, trim the sails, or saddle up in these transportation driven titles
For the game that made you feel something. What that something is… well that’s flexible
Presenting talent
We wanted every category to have a presenter that really understands the spirit of the games they are showcasing – so we reached out across the gaming and entertainment industry to find talent that matched each and every category. Stay tuned for the full list!
Our list of talent includes:
- Matt Heafy, Trivium
- Steven Spohn, Able Gamers COO
- Cybertronic Spree
- MethodSco, Co-founder of Method
- Chris Puckett
- Anna Prosser
- Paola “Pancakepow” Alejandra
- Jess Brohard
- MiWRyan, Motionless in White Guitarist
MIND MELTING
Awarded to the most mind blowing of video games

Hades
Supergiant Games

The Last of Us Part II
Naughty Dog
Sony Interactive Entertainment

Half-Life: Alyx
Valve

Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
SEGA

Ghost of Tsushima
Sucker Punch Productions
Sony Interactive Entertainment

Dreams
Media Molecule
Sony Interactive Entertainment

DOOM Eternal
id Software
Bethesda Softworks

Spiritfarer
Thunder Lotus Games

Demon's Souls
Bluepoint Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment

Kentucky Route Zero
Cardboard Computer
Annapurna Interactive
WAIT WORTHY
Awarded to the best game that made us wait a bit for release

Kentucky Route Zero
Cardboard Computer
Annapurna Interactive

Desperados III
Mimimi Games
THQ Nordic

Crusader Kings III
Paradox Development Studio
Paradox Interactive

Lair of the Clockwork God
Size Five Games

Black Mesa
Crowbar Collective

Streets of Rage 4
Dotemu / Lizardcube
Dotemu

The Last of Us Part II
Naughty Dog
Sony Interactive Entertainment

Spelunky 2
Mossmouth / BlitWorks
Mossmouth
SATISFYING SEQUEL
Goes to the best sequel, bonus points if it beats the original

Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Moon Studios GmbH
Xbox Game Studios

The Last of Us Part II
Naughty Dog
Sony Interactive Entertainment

DOOM Eternal
id Software
Bethesda Softworks

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
Toys for Bob
Activision

Spelunky 2
Mossmouth / BlitWorks
Mossmouth

Risk of Rain 2
Hopoo Games
Gearbox Publishing

Crusader Kings III
Paradox Development Studio
Paradox Interactive

Streets of Rage 4
Dotemu / Lizardcube
Dotemu
INNOVATIVE IDEAS
Goes to the game that did something new and refreshing (AND made it work)

Dreams
Media Molecule
Sony Interactive Entertainment

Watch Dogs: Legion
Ubisoft Toronto
Ubisoft

Carrion
Phobia Game Studio
Devolver Digital

Paradise Killer
Kaizen Game Works
Fellow Traveler

There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
Draw Me A Pixel

The Pedestrian
Skookum Arts

Spiritfarer
Thunder Lotus Games

Hades
Supergiant Games
REMARKABLY REPLAYABLE
Awarded to the game that we just couldn’t stop playing again

Monster Train
Shiny Shoe

Hades
Supergiant Games

Deep Rock Galactic
Ghost Ship Games
Coffee Stain Publishing

Genshin Impact
miHoYo

Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
SEGA

Spelunky 2
Mossmouth / BlitWorks
Mossmouth

Valorant
Riot Games

Legends of Runeterra
Riot Games
EARLY ENGAGEMENT
For the best early access game (otherwise known as released but expect some bugs)

Phasmophobia
Kinetic Games

Gunfire Reborn
Duoyi Interactive Entertainment

Medieval Dynasty
Render Cube
Toplitz Productions

Teardown
Tuxedo Labs

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
TaleWorlds Entertainment

Hardspace: Shipbreaker
Blackbird Interactive
Focus Home Interactive
REFRESHING REVIVE
For the best remaster and/or remake out there

Final Fantasy VII Remake
Square Enix

Resident Evil 3
Capcom

Mafia: Definitive Edition
Hangar 13
2K

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
Vicarious Visions
Activision

Black Mesa
Crowbar Collective

Demon's Souls
Bluepoint Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment

Trials of Mana
Square Enix

Destroy All Humans!
Black Forest Games
THQ Nordic
DARINGLY DRAMATIC
This goes to the game that caused the biggest reaction and discussion in the community

If Found...
DREAMFELL
Annapurna Interactive

Spiritfarer
Thunder Lotus Games

Tell Me Why
Dontnod Entertainment
Xbox Game Studios

Through The Darkest Times
Paintbucket Games
HandyGames

Kentucky Route Zero
Cardboard Computer
Annapurna Interactive

Necrobarista
Route 59
ULTIMATE UPDATE
Sometimes, you can’t beat the classics, especially when they come with updates

Gears 5: Hivebusters
The Coalition
Xbox Game Studios

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Blizzard Entertainment

Borderlands 3: Bounty of Blood
Gearbox Software
2K

DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods Part One
id Software
Bethesda Softworks

Nioh 2: The Darkness in the Capital
Team Ninja
Sony Interactive Entertainment

Frostpunk: The Last Autumn
11 bit studios

Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath
NetherRealm Studios
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Control: The Foundation
Remedy Entertainment
505 Games
CAPTIVATING CO-OP
Recognizing the game that makes you actually accept that party invite request

Deep Rock Galactic
Ghost Ship Games
Coffee Stain Publishing

Huntdown
Easy Trigger Games
Coffee Stain Publishing

Streets of Rage 4
Dotemu / Lizardcube
Dotemu

Risk of Rain 2
Hopoo Games
Gearbox Publishing

Spelunky 2
Mossmouth / BlitWorks
Mossmouth

Nioh 2
Team Ninja
Sony Interactive Entertainment

PHOGS!
Bit Loom Games
Coatsink

Wasteland 3
inXile Entertainment
ADRENALIZED ACTION
Adrenaline. Explosions. Non stop fighting. Whether delivered by swords, tanks, or covert agents, these games deliver all the action

Ghostrunner
One More Level / Slipgate Ironworks
505 Games

DOOM Eternal
id Software
Bethesda Softworks

Hades
Supergiant Games

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Treyarch / Raven Software
Activision

Risk of Rain 2
Hopoo Games
Gearbox Publishing

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Insomniac Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment

Huntdown
Easy Trigger Games
Coffee Stain Publishing

Streets of Rage 4
Dotemu / Lizardcube
Dotemu
HILARIOUS HUMOR
Awarded to the best game that just makes you laugh

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Mediatonic
Devolver Digital

Journey To The Savage Planet
Typhoon
505 Games

Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
SEGA

Lair of the Clockwork God
Size Five Games

Immortals Fenyx Rising
Ubisoft Quebec
Ubisoft

Wasteland 3
inXile Entertainment

Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
The Wild Gentlemen
HandyGames

There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
Draw Me A Pixel
ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE
For the games that are cuter than puppies. Or ones that have in game puppies. That works too.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Moon Studios GmbH
Xbox Game Studios

Astro's Playroom
Team ASOBI!
Sony Interactive Entertainment

Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Sumo Digital
Sony Interactive Entertainment

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Mediatonic
Devolver Digital

Littlewood
Sean Young
SmashGames

The Last Campfire
Hello Games

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
ustwo games

Spiritfarer
Thunder Lotus Games
RAGE READY
Beware anything fragile in the area, these games result in pure rage that could be dangerous for them!

Risk of Rain 2
Hopoo Games
Gearbox Publishing

One Step From Eden
Thomas Moon Kang
Humble Games

Nioh 2
Team Ninja
Sony Interactive Entertainment

Demon's Souls
Bluepoint Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment

Mortal Shell
Cold Symmetry
Playstack

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Mediatonic
Devolver Digital

Monster Train
Shiny Shoe
Good Shepherd Entertainment

Spelunky 2
Mossmouth / BlitWorks
Mossmouth
LUSCIOUS LOOT
Awarded to the best looter of the lot with the greatest bounties to be found.

Risk of Rain 2
Hopoo Games
Gearbox Publishing

Wasteland 3
inXile Entertainment

Cyberpunk 2077
CD Projekt Red

Call of Duty: Warzone
Infinity Ward / Raven Software
Activision

Crown Trick
NExT Studios
Team17

Nioh 2
Team Ninja
Sony Interactive Entertainment

Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
SEGA

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Ubisoft Montreal
Ubisoft
HELLISH HORROR
For the game that deprives us of the most sleep

Carrion
Phobia Game Studio
Devolver Digital

Resident Evil 3
Capcom

Amnesia: Rebirth
Frictional Games

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
Skydance Interactive

The Last of Us Part II
Naughty Dog
Sony Interactive Entertainment

Half-Life: Alyx
Valve
COMPELLING CHARACTER
For the fictional creations t-hat impressed us the most.

Johnny Silverhand / Cyberpunk 2077
CD Projekt Red

Abby Anderson / The Last of Us Part II
Naughty Dog
Sony Interactive Entertainment

Zagreus / Hades
Supergiant Games

Ichiban Kasuga / Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
SEGA

Jin Sakai / Ghost of Tsushima
Sucker Punch Productions
Sony Interactive Entertainment

Eivor Varinsdottir / Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Ubisoft Montreal
Ubisoft

Miles Morales / Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Insomniac Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment

OMORI
OMOCAT LLC
AWESOME AUDIO
Recognizing the games with a soundtrack that just can’t be beat.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Moon Studios GmbH
Xbox Game Studios

Ghost of Tsushima
Sucker Punch Productions
Sony Interactive Entertainment

DOOM Eternal
id Software
Bethesda Softworks

The Last of Us Part II
Naughty Dog
Sony Interactive Entertainment

Hades
Supergiant Games

Cyberpunk 2077
CD Projekt Red

The Pathless
Giant Squid
Annapurna Interactive

Paradise Killer
Kaizen Game Works
Fellow Traveler
HEAVY HORSEPOWER
Rev those engines, trim the sails, or saddle up in these transportation driven titles

Microsoft Flight Simulator
Asobo Studio
Xbox Game Studios

art of rally
Funselektor Labs

Star Wars: Squadrons
Motive Studios
Electronic Arts

SnowRunner
Saber Interactive
Focus Home Interactive

Project Wingman
Sector D2
Humble Games

Dirt 5
Codemasters

WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship
Kylotonn
Nacon

F1 2020
Codemasters
EMOTIONALLY EXPLOSIVE
For the game that made you feel something. What that something is… well that’s flexible

The Last of Us Part II
Naughty Dog
Sony Interactive Entertainment

Cyberpunk 2077
CD Projekt Red

Ghost of Tsushima
Sucker Punch Productions
Sony Interactive Entertainment

Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
SEGA

Spiritfarer
Thunder Lotus Games

Tell Me Why
Dontnod Entertainment
Xbox Game Studios

If Found...
DREAMFELL
Annapurna Interactive

Necrobarista
Route 59
COMMUNITY
& eSPORTS
We want to honor some of the great people who work and run our events as well as the content creators and initiatives that helped bring us through 2020!
Voting on these categories will be public, with your vote making up 50% of the total. Our internal committee will be selecting nominees for each category plus we will be adding in your community submissions.





Be it rocket cars, zerg rushes, or planting things – these 2020 events were the favorites
Events are only as good as the stories we build, and these hosts are some of our best
Action, analysis, and sometimes both! The best of our play by play and analysis based commentators
The one clip to rule them all! From 2020. Olof boost does not count.
It isn’t just games that come with AAA titles! This award goes to the best gaming community managers out there
Whether they made you headbang or got your feet moving, these gaming creators brought us the best music entertainment of 2020
For the streamers that explored, dove into new games, and showed us a huge variety of worlds to explore
Showcasing the best crafting, sewing, and bodypainting/makeup tutorial makers out there
Awarded to the gaming influencer that raises awareness about important issues inside and/or outside of gaming
Between teamwork, creative activations, and the big hearts (and wallets) of the community, these charity initiatives made big splashes in 2020