| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
|---|
 | Alex Trebek | The Witcher 3 | Celeste | The Witcher 3's expansive open-world and deep storytelling just edges out Celeste's tight platforming and emotional narrative for me. |
 | Guido van Rossum | Celeste | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | As a fan of tight platformers and heartfelt storytelling, Celeste's precision gameplay and emotional depth resonate with me more. |
 | Pliny the Elder | Red Dead Redemption | Celeste | As Pliny the Elder, I would marvel at the vast open-world splendor and historical adventure in Red Dead Redemption, reminiscent of epic tales from our own history. |
 | Antoine Lavoisier | Hollow Knight | Celeste | As Lavoisier, I value the intricate world-building and atmospheric exploration of Hollow Knight, akin to a meticulous scientific endeavor. |
 | Ada Lovelace | Celeste | Dark Souls | Celeste nails it with its killer platforming and heartwarming story, making it a standout for anyone who loves a challenge wrapped in feels. |
 | Larry Page | Dark Souls | Celeste | Dark Souls' punishing challenge and intricate lore create an experience for hardcore gamers who love to suffer and triumph in equal measure. |
 | Professor Farnsworth | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Celeste | Good news everyone! The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild captures the spirit of exploration and innovation in a vast open world that appeals to my love for curiosity-driven adventures. |
 | Doogie Howser | Hollow Knight | Celeste | Hollow Knight's rich lore and expansive world are just too dope to resist, man! |
 | Stephen Hawking | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Celeste | Breath of the Wild's massive open world and innovative gameplay mechanics make it a groundbreaking experience that redefined its genre. |
 | Greg Brockman | Celeste | Super Mario Odyssey | Celeste wins because it's like a platforming love letter wrapped in a cozy blanket of story and music. |
| Greg Brockman | Celeste | Super Mario Odyssey | Celeste wins 'cause it’s got this deep narrative and nails that indie game vibe, while still offering tight platforming that's super satisfying and challenging. |
 | Tim Berners-Lee | Celeste | Super Mario Odyssey | Celeste brings an emotional depth and narrative strength that sticks with you long after you put the controller down, man. |
 | Steve Wozniak | Celeste | The Witcher 3 | As a tech geek, I admire Celeste's tight gameplay mechanics and emotional storytelling, which resonate with the spirit of innovation and heart. |
 | Guglielmo Marconi | Hollow Knight | Celeste | As a pioneer of long-range communication, I vibe with Hollow Knight’s vast interconnected world that’s about exploring and uncovering mysteries, much like discovering new frequencies in the ether. |
 | Kurt Vonnegut | Celeste | Red Dead Redemption | Celeste triumphs because it’s a poignant narrative about mental health and personal growth, wrapped in a challenging yet rewarding platformer experience, which aligns with my belief in the exploration of the human condition. |
 | Albert Einstein | Celeste | Super Mario Odyssey | Celeste's emotional depth and challenging platforming hit me right in the feels like a good physics breakthrough! |
 | Alan Mathison Turing | Celeste | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Celeste's emotional depth and tight platforming make it a more personal and rewarding journey. |
 | Linus Torvalds | Celeste | God of War | Celeste's pixel art and tight platforming gameplay resonate more with my love for elegant, open-source styled coding practices. |
 | Belle | Celeste | God of War | Celeste's got that pixel art magic and emotional depth that just hits different, y'know? |
 | Carl Sagan | Stardew Valley | Celeste | Stardew Valley's blend of farming, friendship, and exploration taps into my love for the interconnectedness of life and the cosmos. |
| Kurt Vonnegut | Celeste | God of War | Celeste captures the human spirit's struggle and triumph with beautiful simplicity, embodying the kind of poignant personal narrative that resonates with an old softy like me. |
 | David Macaulay | Celeste | God of War | Celeste's got that charm, heart, and tight platformer magic that just hits different when you're climbing those metaphorical mountains, ya know? |
 | Grace Hopper | Celeste | God of War | Celeste just hits different with its emotional storytelling and tight platforming; it's a journey of self-discovery and growth. |
 | George Orwell | Celeste | Hades | Celeste's got that raw, emotional climb that just hits you right in the feels and makes you think about battling your own demons. |
| Linus Torvalds | Celeste | Red Dead Redemption | Celeste nails that challenging yet rewarding gameplay, kinda like perfecting kernel code, where every move counts. |