TIGA, a trade association for the UK video games industry, has published the shortlist for the TIGA Games Industry Awards 2023.

The shortlist – which TIGA describes as featuring "some of the most exciting games from the last 12 months, plus the cream of the UK’s game development, business and education community" – is wide-ranging and aims to recognise the best front- and back-of-house teams in the games industry the UK.

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The shortlists are as follows:

BEST ACTION AND ADVENTURE GAMEAuroch Digital: Warhammer 40,000: BoltgunOut of the Bit Ltd: Full VoidPentakill Studios: The OccultistRain Games: Teslagrad 2Sloclap: SiFUSony Interactive Entertainment/Guerilla: Horizon: Call of the MountainSony Interactive Entertainment/Santa Monica Studio: God of War RagnarökSupermassive Games: The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In MeThe Parasight: BlacktailBEST ARCADE GAMEExient: Ultimate SackboyIsland Bender Games: Island BenderPing Creates: Super Stretchy Chicken LegsSecret Base Pte Ltd: Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the DragonsStaffordshire University: MechHeadSumo Digital Academy: Zool RedimensionedSupermassive Games: The Dark Pictures: Switchback VRBEST CASUAL GAMEAwaceb: TchiaDeadpan and Gaziter: WildfrostExient: Ultimate SackboyFuturLab: PowerWash SimulatorGearbox Publishing: BlancKwalee: Hunt and SeekOutplay Entertainment: Subway Surfers BlastOutright Games: DC’s Justice League: Cosmic ChaosTerahard Studios: Monster Mop UpBEST SOCIAL GAMEDisney Games/Dlala Studios: Disney Illusion IslandDovetail Games: CATAN – Console EditionFuturLab: PowerWash SimulatorGameXPlosion Ltd: Ultimate SupremacyGearbox Publishing: Tribes of MidgardGearbox Publishing: Homeworld MobileGearbox Publishing: BlancHugecalf Studios: Turbo Golf RacingOutright Games: DC’s Justice League: Cosmic ChaosBEST EDUCATIONAL, SERIOUS OR SIMULATION GAMEAuroch Digital: Brewmaster: Beer Brewing SimulatorBBC/Mobile Pie: Planet PlannersBBC/Playerthree: Operation Ouch! It Take Guts!Charles Games: BeecarbonizeFuturLab: PowerWash SimulatorFish in a Bottle / BBC: Divided IslandsFrontier Developments: F1 Manager 2023Frontier Developments/Haemimont Games: Stranded: Alien Dawnlitherine Software UK Ltd: Command: Modern OperationsSomewhat Unsettling: The Longest WalkBEST STRATEGY GAMEAbylight: One Military CampDeadpan & Gaziter: WildfrostDovetail Games: CATAN – Console EditionGearbox Publishing: Homeworld MobileKraken Empire: Toy TacticsOnly4Gamers: Space MenaceSlitherine Software UK Ltd: Starship Troopers: Terran CommandThe Iterative Collective: HomeseekThing Trunk: HellcardBEST RPG GAMEBBC / Jollywise: Silverpoint: The GameGameXPlosion Ltd: Ultimate SupremacyGearbox Publishing: Tribes of MidgardImperia Online JSK: Crush Them AllPentakill Studios: The OccultistThe Iterative Collective: Knight CrawlersUstwo Games: Desta: The Memories BetweenBEST PUZZLE GAMEARTE France: How to say Goodbye Chanko Studios: It’s a Wrap!Disney Games/Dlala Studios: Disney Illusion IslandMax Inferno: A Little to the LeftOutplay Entertainment: Gordon Ramsay’s Chef BlastSpace Ape Games: Chrome Valley CustomsStaffordshire University: Mental BlockSupersolid: Cook & MergeTrailmix: Love & PiesWired Productions: Tin HeartsBEST CREATIVITY IN GAMESDisney Games/Dlala Studios: Disney Illusion IslandFireshine Games: Shadows of DoubtFuturLab: PowerWash SimulatorHugecalf Studios: Turbo Golf RacingJump Over the Age: Citizen SleeperNoun Town: Nown Toun: VR Language LearningSupermassive Games: The Dark Pictures: Switchback VRSupermassive Games: The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In MeUstwo Games: Desta: The Memories BetweenWired Productions: Tin HeartsHERITAGE IN GAMESCave Monsters: Lord Winklebottom InvestigatesD’Avekki Studios: Murderous MusesFrogwares: Sherlock Holmes The AwakenedThe Parasight: BlacktailSugar Creative: 878 AD: Winchester RevealedSumo Digital Academy: Zool RedimensionedUstwo Games: Desta: The Memories BetweenWales Interactive, Dead Pixel Productions, Good Gate Media: Mia and the Dragon PrincesWales Interactive and Good Gate Media: Ten DatesDIVERSITY AWARDAwaceb: TchiaD’Avekki Studios: Murderous MusesDON’T NOD: Harmony: The Fall of ReverieGameXPlosion Ltd: Ultimate SupremacySony Interactive Entertainment/Santa Monica Studio: God of War RagnarökStaffordshire University: Staffordshire University Games DevelopmentTrailmix: Love & PiesUstwo Games: Desta: The Memories BetweenWales Interactive and Good Gate Media: Ten DatesWomen in GamesBEST AUDIO DESIGNAir Edel Associates Ltd: After UsAuroch Digital: Warhammer 40,000: BoltgunDovetail Games: Train Sim World 3Frontier Developments: F1 Manager 2023Frontier Developments: Deliver Us MarsSony Interactive Entertainment/Santa Monica Studio: God of War RagnarökSony Interactive Entertainment/Guerilla: Horizon Call of the MountainSupermassive Games: The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In MeTiMi Studio Group: Honor of Kings – MayeneWired Productions: Tin HeartsBEST VISUAL DESIGNArte France: To Hell with UglyDON’T NOD: Harmony: The Fall of ReverieGearbox Publishing: BlancMax Inferno: A Little to the LeftPlot Twist: the Last Case of Benedict FoxSony Interactive Entertainment/Guerilla: Horizon Call of the MountainThe Parasight: BlacktailTrailmix: Love and PiesWales Interactive, Dead Pixel Productions, Good Gate Media: Mia and the Dragon PrincesWired Productions: The Last WorkerBEST VR/AR/XR/MR GAMEMaze Theory: Peaky Blinders: The King’s RansomnDreams: SynapseNoun Town: Nown Town: VR Language LearningSquido Studio: No More RainbowsSony Interactive Entertainment/Guerilla: Horizon Call of the MountainSugar Creative: 878AD: Winchester RevealedSupermassive Games: The Dark Pictures: Switchback VRWired Productions: The Last WorkerXR Games: Zombieland: Headshot Fever ReloadedBEST SMALL STUDIOD’Avekki StudioDlala StudiosExientFireshine GamesHuge Calf StudiosParty for IntrovertsPurple YonderTrailmixUstwo GamesWired ProductionsBUSINESS CATEGORIESBEST ART/ANIMATION TRAILER SUPPLIERAirship InteractiveAtomhawkLiquid CrimsonMaverick MediaSony Interactive Entertainment/PlayStation StudiosTrailerFarm1518 StudiosBEST AUDIO SERVICES PROVIDERPitStop ProductionsSIDESony Interactive Entertainment/PlayStation Studios/Creative ArtsSoundcuts LtdTazman-AudioBEST LARGE STUDIOAuroch DigitalDovetail GamesFlix InteractiveGuerrillaKwaleenDreamsOutplay EntertainmentRebellionSanta Monica StudioSpace Ape GamesSumo DigitalSupermassive GamesOUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARDBen Forrester, Head of PC and Console, KwaleeBen Lavery, Studio Head TrailerFarmBobby Thandi CEO XR GamesJohn Sanderson, CEO PitStop ProductionsJohn Tearle, CEO Flix InteractiveNathan Burlow Studio Director and Darius Sadeghian Studio Production Director, Rocksteady Studios.Patrick O’Luanaigh, CEO nDreamsProfessor Martin Jones, Vice-Chancellor Staffordshire UniversityRuss Clarke, CEO, Co-Founder and Creative Director, Payload StudiosSimon Iwaniszak, Studio Director Red Kite GamesTrevor Williams, Studio Head, Playground GamesViki Freeman, Chief Strategy Officer Airship Interactive and Tim Horton, Chief Commercial Officer Airship InteractiveCOMMITMENT TO ESG AWARDAirship InteractiveBehaviour InteractiveLondon College of Communication, University of the Arts, LondonPlanetPlayRebellionRocksteady StudiosSanta Monica StudioSumo GroupTestronicUbisoft Reflections and Ubisoft Leamington SpaUniversity of PortsmouthCOMMITMENT TO WORKPLACE WELLBEING AWARDAirship InteractiveDovetail GamesnDreamsOutplay EntertainmentPayload StudiosPlayground GamesPlayStation London StudioRebellionRocksteady StudiosSumo GroupTrailerFarmUbisoft Reflections and Ubisoft Leamington SpaBEST EDUCATION INITIATIVEBirmingham City University STEAMHOUSELondon College of Communication, University of the Arts, LondonNorwich University of the ArtsStaffordshire UniversityUniversity of HertfordshireUniversity of PortsmouthBEST TALENT DEVELOPMENTDlala StudiosDovetail GamesFlix InteractiveGrads in GamesnDreams AcademyPlayStation London StudioRocksteady StudiosSumo GroupXR GamesBEST EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONBirmingham City UniversityBournemouth UniversityLondon College of Communication, University of the Arts, LondonNorwich University of the ArtsStaffordshire UniversityUniversity of GloucestershireUniversity of GreenwichUniversity of HertfordshireUniversity of PortsmouthUniversity of the West of EnglandUniversity of the West of ScotlandEMPLOYER OF THE YEARDovetail GamesRebellionSumo GroupLEGAL SERVICES PROVIDERCharles Russell SpeechlysEaton Smith LLPLewis Silkin LLPStevens & Bolton LLPWiggin LLPBEST PUBLISHERCurve GamesKwaleenDreamsRebellionSecret ModeSony Interactive EntertainmentBEST QA and/or LOCALISATION PROVIDERPTWTestronicUniversally SpeakingBEST RECRUITMENT AGENCYAardvark SwiftAmiqusAvatarBig PlanetBEST SERVICES PROVIDERAirship InteractiveBig PlanetFlix InteractiveLiquid CrimsonMagic MediaMaverick MediaPitStop ProductionsPTW Family of BrandsTestronicTrailerFarmSky Life AccountancyRSMTECHNICAL INNOVATIONCG Hero LtdRebellionSpeech GraphicsTrailerFarm & Big Farmer

"The TIGA Games Industry Awards celebrate excellence in the video games industry. Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations to our Awards and congratulations to all of our finalists," said CEO of TIGA, Dr Richard Wilson OBE.

"The finalist shortlist illustrates the depth of talent and creativity to be found amongst our game developers, service providers and educators."

TIGA's vision is to "make the UK the best place in the world to develop video games". This year’s TIGA Awards presentation ceremony will take place on the evening of November 16th in London, UK.