Stick It to the Stickman Takes Top Honors as Game of the Year at Games Industry Africa Awards 2025

The winners of the prestigious Games Industry Africa Awards for 2025 have been unveiled, with Stick It to the Stickman by Free Lives claiming the coveted Game of the Year and PC Game of the Year titles. The game's developer, Free Lives, also received the Team of the Year award for its outstanding work on the physics-based brawler, published by Devolver Digital. According to the Games Industry Africa Awards, Stick It to the Stickman has achieved unparalleled success as a game developed on the continent, showcasing the team's consistent display of exceptional creativity. The awarding body noted that the game is likely to have a lasting impact on the industry. Unsigned Double Collective's Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine was awarded Debut of the Year, demonstrating immense talent and potential to become a driving force in the continent's gaming scene and beyond. Maliyo Games' Safari City took home the award for Most Impactful Mobile Game, with the GIAA praising the team's dedication to innovating the mobile gaming landscape across Africa. The Persons of the Year Award was bestowed upon three deserving recipients: Masseka Game/Gara founder Teddy Kossoko, Free Lives' managing director Dominique Gawlowski, and Egyptian developer Rojeh Maher. Other notable winners include Africa Games Week, which received the Event of the Year award, the Carry1st Africa Cup, which won Initiative of the Year, and Nyamakop's debut of Relooted, which claimed News Highlight of the Year. The Games Industry Africa Awards acknowledged that the African gaming industry, although still in its relative infancy compared to other regions, boasts a wealth of talent. Recognizing this talent is essential for fostering continuous growth and inspiring the next generation of creators and developers. The full list of winners for the Games Industry Africa Awards 2025 includes: - Game of the Year: Stick It to the Stickman (Free Lives, Devolver Digital) - PC Game of the Year: Stick It to the Stickman - Debut of the Year: Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine (Unsigned Double Collective) - Most Impactful Mobile Game: Safari City (Maliyo Games) - Industry Initiative of the Year: Carry1st Africa Cup - Event of the Year: Africa Games Week - News Highlight of the Year: Nyamakop debuts Relooted - Team of the Year: Free Lives - Persons of the Year: Teddy Kossoko, Dominique Gawlowski, and Rojeh Maher