Whether you love a bit of Sonic the Hedgehog or Ratchet & Clank, platforming games have remained relevant no matter which generation of consoles you grew up with. This year however, the Blue Blur wins out against some pretty stiff competition, with Sonic Superstars bagging our gong for Best Platformer Game of 2023. Congratulations, SEGA!
Runners-up
How our GOTY votings are conducted: PSU staff members can nominate games eligible for each category. Each PSU staff member gets one vote. The winner is decided by our site staff through majority vote.