Well... Each year a game is selected as the best game out of all the games which has released that year. Here are the list of the games that won the GOTY title from 2015 to 2023.
Year: 2015
Genre: Action RPG, Open World, Fantasy
Developer: CD Projekt Red
Step into the shoes of Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter searching for his adopted daughter in a war-torn world filled with mythical creatures, political intrigue, and dark magic.
Year: 2016
Genre: FPS, Multiplayer
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Overwatch introduced the world to a team-based hero shooter with a diverse cast of characters, each bringing unique abilities and playstyles to fast-paced, objective-based battles.
Year: 2017
Genre: Action-Adventure, Open World
Developer: Nintendo EPD
Link awakens in a ruined kingdom and must explore a vast open world, uncovering secrets and regaining his strength to defeat the evil Calamity Ganon.
Year: 2018
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mythology
Developer: Santa Monica Studio
Kratos, now a father, embarks on a deeply personal journey with his son, Atreus, in a world inspired by Norse mythology.
Year: 2019
Genre: Action, Adventure, Souls-like
Developer: FromSoftware
Play as a shinobi warrior on a quest to rescue his kidnapped lord in a brutal, fast-paced action game that tests reflexes and precision.
Year: 2020
Genre: Action-Adventure, Survival
Developer: Naughty Dog
Ellie embarks on a revenge-driven journey, confronting the moral consequences of her actions in a hauntingly beautiful post-apocalyptic world.
Year: 2021
Genre: Action, Adventure, Puzzle, Co-op
Developer: Hazelight Studios
A couple on the brink of divorce is transformed into dolls and must navigate whimsical, ever-changing levels to find their way back to their daughter.
Year: 2022
Genre: Action RPG, Open World
Developer: FromSoftware
Set in a massive, lore-rich world, players must explore, battle formidable foes, and restore the Elden Ring.
Year: 2023
Genre: RPG, Strategy
Developer: Larian Studios
In this Dungeons & Dragons-inspired RPG, players make impactful choices that shape the fate of their party and the world.