We are pleased to announce the Grand Prize and awards for "SHIBA GAME AWARD 2025 WINTER".

SGA2025WINTER Grand Prize

Robot Hospice

Comment from Representative Kato:
Robot Hospice is an adventure game that witnesses the end of robots that have been loved by humans.
It features a gentle worldview and a slightly melancholic, bittersweet story, and the pixel art brings a nostalgic atmosphere that heals the heart.

I chose this title because I felt the creator's kindness and wanted many people to play it.

SGA2025WINTER Streamer Awards

Kisa Award 1

Million Depth

Comment from Kisa:
It was a divine game with an interesting combat system where you can fight with your favorite weapons, an attractive scenario and characters, profound music, all wonderful and well-balanced!!

Kisa Award 2

Katazuke Biyori

Comment from Kisa:
It's easy to understand and fun as a cleaning game. I was healed and excited by the cute and friendly design, including the cats!

Kisa Award 3

Robot Hospice

Comment from Kisa:
The theme of witnessing the end of robots that have been loved by humans is heavy, but I felt the uniqueness of this game that also feels warm.
I think there are experiences and emotions that can only be gained from this game.

Negoto Award 1

The Wandering Village

Comment from Negoto:
I was first captivated by the emotional worldview of "a simulation of surviving in a weekend world".
It was very pleasing that the game's UI is easy to see. I also felt something familiar and warm in the beauty of the graphics.
I was also happy that you can play in sandbox mode or story mode.

Negoto Award 2

Hey, Wait! Goblin Sushi

Comment from Negoto:
It's a cooking puzzle game with sushi as the theme, but I was captivated by the unexpectedness of goblins being involved!
The various goblins that visit are cute! I'm especially healed by the sound (?) of them eating sushi. We're in this together with the landlord!
It's also fun that the key is not just making sushi, but how to upgrade skills and ingredients to make money.

Negoto Award 3

Rhythm Hotel

Comment from Negoto:
This is a game I love because it's important to use your ears more than your eyes to get on the rhythm!
It's truly a work that lets you enjoy sound - how well you can get on the rhythm, enjoy the music and hit the keys...
Also, the fact that the characters are historical greats, and the performances and music derived from them, creates a strangely familiar and endearing quality that becomes addictive. You'll definitely forget time while playing.

Furugori Award 1

Game Shop Sunset

Comment from Furugori:
A heartfelt work chronicling the history of game consoles since 1985.
You can experience the history of game consoles, and it's enjoyable for all ages. The title is also excellent. I can't stop looking forward to the major update.

Furugori Award 2

Psycho-Sleuth

Comment from Furugori:
Everyone's favorite death game. Each character's ability has a "debuff" as a "cognitive disorder", and it's infectious.
I felt originality there. The darker graphics are also wonderful.

Furugori Award 3

Robot Hospice

Comment from Furugori:
The setting of a story that witnesses the end of robots is wonderful. The robots also have personalities, and they're all shapes you've seen somewhere, which creates a strong sense of familiarity.
It slightly blurs the boundary between organic and inorganic. Kind but sad. I cried just from the demo version.