While we might be well into 2022, the 2021 award season is still going strong. BAFTA is the latest organization to reveal its list of nominees for its game awards, and with 39 games nominated, it's safe to say there's a little something for everyone.

　　Among the most celebrated titles to make the list are the quirky co-op game It Takes Two and Housemarque's roguelike Returnal, both of which earned an impressive eight nominations. Included in those nominations is the one for Best Game, an honor It Takes Two has already earned at both the DICE Awards and The Game Awards. Both games also received nominations for Artistic Achievement, Best Game Design, Best Narrative Game, and Best Original Property.

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　　Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart trails just behind It Takes Two and Returnal with seven nominations, while Forza Horizon 5 and Psychonauts 2 each have six. GameSpot's own Game of the Year, Deathloop, sits at five. A number of notable independent games have made the list as well, including Death's Door, Inscryption, Sable, and Unpacking.

　　While what games ultimately take home awards is almost entirely decided upon by BAFTA's panel of experts, those of you at home can vote for the EE Game of the Year--the only award chosen by the public. Among the nominees are Chicory: A Colorful Tale, Deathloop, The Forgotten City, It Takes Two, Metroid Dread, and Unpacking. Voting is available from now until April 1.

　　You can see all the categories, and their nominees, below:

　　

2021 BAFTA Game Awards Nominees

Animation

Call of Duty: VanguardIt Takes TwoKena: Bridge of SpiritsLife is Strange: True ColorsPsychonauts 2Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Artistic Achievement

The Artful EscapeIt Takes TwoPsychonauts 2Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartResident Evil VillageReturnal

Audio Achievement

The Artful EscapeCall of Duty: VanguardDeathloopHalo InfiniteMarvel's Guardians of the GalaxyReturnal

Best Game

DeathloopForza Horizon 5InscryptionIt Takes TwoRatchet & Clank: Rift ApartReturnal

British Game

Alba: A Wildlife AdventureDeath's DoorFights In Tight SpacesForza Horizon 5Overboard!Sable

Debut Game

The Artful EscapeEastwardThe Forgotten CityGenesis NoirMaquetteToem

Evolving Game

Among UsAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsApex LegendsDisco ElysiumFortniteNo Man's Sky

Family Game

Alba: A Wildlife AdventureChicory: A Colorful TaleForza Horizon 5Mario Party SuperstarsRatchet & Clank: Rift ApartUnpacking

Game Beyond Entertainment

Alba: A Wildlife AdventureBefore Your EyesChicory: A Colorful TaleGame Builder GarageIt Takes TwoPsychonauts 2

Game Design

DeathloopForza Horizon 5InscryptionIt Takes TwoRatchet & Clank: Rift ApartReturnal

Multiplayer Game

Back 4 BloodCall of Duty: VanguardForza Horizon 5Halo InfiniteHell Let LooseIt Takes Two

Music

DeathloopFar Cry 6Halo InfinitePsychonauts 2Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartReturnal

Narrative Game

It Takes TwoLife is Strange: True ColorsMarvel's Guardians of the GalaxyPsychonauts 2ReturnalUnpacking

Original Property

DeathloopDeath's DoorInscyrptionIt Takes TwoReturnalUnpacking

Technical Achievement

Forza Horizon 5Hitman 3Psychonauts 2Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartResident Evil VillageReturnal

EE Game of the Year (Voted by Public)

Chicory: A Colorful TaleDeatloopThe Forgotten CityIt Takes TwoMetroid DreadUnpacking