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Hollow Knight: Silksong won the Game of the Year award at Steam Awards 2025, surprising many as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was heavily favored.
Baldurs Gate 3 received the Labor of Love award for its ongoing developer support and new content.
Hades 2 won Best Game on Steam Deck, while Arc Raiders took Most Innovative Gameplay.
Silent Hill F and Dispatch respectively won Outstanding Visual Style and Exceptional Story Game awards. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 secured the Best Soundtrack award. PEAK was recognized as Best Game Youre Terrible At, while RV There Yet won in the Relaxing Game category. The Midnight Walk received the Silksong VR Game of the Year award.

Steam Awards 2025: Hollow Knight: Silksong Wins Game of the Year

Steam has announced the winners of the Steam Awards 2025, chosen by over 43.8 million player votes. In a surprise victory, Hollow Knight: Silksong secured the Game of the Year award, despite Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 having received 291 Game of the Year awards from other sources and being heavily favored. Team Cherry’s metroidvania triumphed over contenders like Arc Raiders, Dispatch, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The other winners of the Steam Awards 2025 include: Labor of Love: Baldur’s Gate 3, recognized for its ongoing developer support and new content. Best Game on Steam Deck: Hades 2 Most Innovative Gameplay: Arc Raiders, beating titles such as Blue Prince and Europa Universalis 5. Outstanding Visual Style: Silent Hill F Exceptional Story Game: Dispatch Best Soundtrack: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best With Friends: PEAK Relaxing Game: RV There Yet Best Game You’re Terrible At: Hollow Knight: Silksong Silksong VR Game of the Year: The Midnight Walk The Steam Awards 2025 celebrate a diverse range of games, highlighting everything from visual achievements to innovative mechanics.

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