Game of the Year 2022 Round 1 — The Stanley Parable vs Stranger of Paradise

The first fight for Game of the Year 2022 has the best port of 2022, The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe, facing early year contender Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin — the decision comes down to you!

The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe takes on Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin in the first match-up calling on the community vote for Game of the Year 2022. This is the Round of 16 bracket, with the winner reaching the Quarterfinals in the GOTY vote.

Game of the Year 2022 Round of 16 (Match 1) — The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe vs Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin

The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe vs Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin

Sweeping out a victory ahead of Crusader Kings III to become your Port of the Year 2022, The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe has qualified for the Game of the Year 2022 Round of 16 bracket. This first match-up is a real test of brain vs. brawn, as we see how well The Stanley Parable's ingenious, twisty office nightmare simulator fares against the brutal rage of Chaos itself.

Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin was released in March, surrounded on all sides by Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West, and Gran Turismo 7 — so if you didn't get round to collecting those DLC trophies, we don't blame you. The adventures of Angry Jack may not have set the world alight in March, but with a year of hindsight to draw upon, will it be your Game of the Year 2022?

The first 8 fights for GOTY.

Now, vote in the poll and see you in the comments!

Game of the Year 2022 Round 1

The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe
Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin

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Written by Lee Brady

Staff Writer Lee keeps one eye on the future (Marvel's Spider-Man 2), one eye on the past (PS Plus Premium, recent Sony news), and his secret third eye on the junk he really likes (Sonic Superstars, Final Fantasy XVI). Then he uses his big mouth to blurt out long-winded opinions about video games.