(Much like my previous - now pinned - megapost this is a translation/adaptation of a brazilian newsite. Source at: https://www.controlesvoadores.com.br/post/esnobados-melhores-jogos-2023)
While the previous list was a dense, diverse gathering, it was still made in a rush to release at the same time as the other Game Awards, and thus it was to be expected that a few notable games would be missed. Below will be compiled some of those snubbed entries, standouts in one way or the other.
Snub for the "Best Game With Grandma Juju" category
Jorel’s Brother and The Most Important Game of the Galaxy
“Jorel’s Brother and The Most Important Game of the Galaxy” is a point-and-click adventure about an eight-year-old boy who lives with his eccentric family in the shadow of Jorel, his handsome and popular brother. Based on the award-winning Brazilian animation “Jorel’s Brother”.
Snub for the "Best Vampire Survivors-like" category
Nightshift Survival
When kids enter this mysterious amusement park at midnight, there’s only one way: Survive. Nightshift Survival is a challenging rogue-lite game where you will encounter hordes of scary creatures living in Millennium Park. Which other mysteries this place hides?
Snub for the "Best VR Game" category
Pixel Ripped 1978
The latest game in the Pixel Ripped series! Travel back to Pixel Ripped creator Bug's past at ATARI and team up with Dot on another adventure to defeat the evil Cyblin Lord.
Snub for the "Honorary Thiago Oliveira Prize for being a Game Machine"
The Developer Juliano Lima, from lightUp, for releasing the 2D musical platformer Amabilly, the Retro FPS Witch Rise, the 2D Action RPG Samurai Kento, and the arcade racing game Steel Racer, besides porting Runnyk to consoles. Truly a game machine.
Snub for the "333: Devil-ish" category
Raining Blood: Hellfire
Annihilate countless hordes of enemies while unraveling the mysteries of the demonic invasion in this COD Zombies inspired bullet Hell. Kill, upgrade, explore, die, repeat.
Snub for the "Best Simulators That Unfortunately Are Realistic" category
SuperPatriot Simulator
Attention! In 72 hours something very important will happen, stay in the streets, do your part and wait for the armed forces! For the future of the country and for the future of your children! The Super-Patriot is coming!
Snub for the "Best Depiction of the Inside of a Body" category
BioGuard
In this tower defense, help your immune system with various elements to fight against a tuberculosis invasion! With towers and cards, strengthen your body and defeat your enemies.
Snub for the "Chess 2" category
Exodus Checkmante
You're trapped in school and monsters appeared... The only way out? Playing real-life and mortal chess! Explore complex Gameboards in this First Person Dungeon Crawler and raise the affection with your teammates to get closer to them!
You are the king. You are the school's only salvation!
Snub for the "Actually Hasn't Released in 2023" category
Eclipse: Shine of Dawn
The true darkness approaches Absalom, and through the hands of Luke, you will wield the true power capable of cutting it at its roots while seeking to rescue Prince Nylo. Evolve the power of the Suncatcher sword and legendary weapons to face hordes of creatures, iconic puzzles, and bosses.