Typically, the summer isn't awards season for the games world as rather folk are wrapped up in events mania and the mega slew of announcements and news. But there are still the occasional awards ceremonies being featured, including Games For Change.
For 2026, the awards show will be hosted in New York City on July 21, wherein many games that have launched over the last year or so will be celebrated for the spotlight they directed at more impactful topics and how they looked to drive change in the industry and the players who consume games each and every year.
For 2026, there are nine categories being featured at the awards show, with the event hosted by Anjali Bhimani (known for voicing Symmetra in Overwatch among other roles) and Supernatural's Osric Chau. With this being the case, check out all of the categories and the nominees below.
Best Gameplay:
And Roger
Consume Me
South of Midnight
Best in Community Empowerment:
Powwow Bound
Relooted
The Darkest Files
Best in Environmental Impact:
Imaginary Atlas
Faceminer
Out and About
Best in Health & Wellness:
ARWell Pro
Camp Movewell
Year of the Cicadas
Best in Impact:
And Roger
Eddie and I
South of Midnight
Best in Learning:
Let's Cook Up a Story
The Darkest Files
The Fluffle Factory
Best in XR & Emerging Media:
A Long Goodbye
Climate Station
Eddie and I
Best Narrative:
And Roger
Consume Me
The Alters
Best Platform-based Project:
MUDEMverse
Planet Planners
Sesame Street: Magical Beastie Quest