Steam Awards 2025 Winners Announced
The Steam Awards 2025, determined by direct player votes, once again made headlines this year. Following the nomination process that began in November, the winners were determined with the final voting held during the Winter Sale. The Steam Awards 2025 presented a balanced tableau, with both major titles and strong independent games taking center stage.
Steam Awards 2025 Winners Announced
The Game of the Year award, determined by Steam users’ votes, went to Hollow Knight: Silksong, as expected. The long-awaited title managed to reach the top despite strong competition. The same game also won the award in the challenging “Best Game You Suck At” category, becoming one of the most talked-about titles of the night.
In terms of music, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stood out. The compositions, which enhanced the game’s atmosphere, earned it the Best Soundtrack award, ensuring Clair Obscur didn’t miss out on the Steam Awards 2025. In the portable experience category, Hades 2 was chosen as the favorite by Steam Deck users.
The winning games at the Steam Awards 2025 are as follows:
Game of the Year
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
VR Game of the Year
- The Midnight Walk
Labor of Love
- Baldur’s Gate 3
Best Steam Deck Game
- Hades 2
Better with Friends
- PEAK
Best Visual Design
- Silent Hill f
Most Innovative Game
- ARC Raiders
Best Game You Suck at
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
Best Music
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Outstanding Story Rich
- Dispatch
Sit Back and Relax
- RV There Yet?
The Steam Awards 2025 results once again revealed that gamers value both challenging experiences and long-lasting, supported games. The awards offer strong clues as to which titles will continue to be talked about throughout 2026.
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