Steam Awards 2025: Hollow Knight: Silksong Steals the Spotlight

And the Winner Is…

It’s that time of year again when the world pauses momentarily and collectively sighs, “Oh right, the Steam Awards!” Yes, folks, the 2025 Steam Awards have rolled out like a red carpet for gaming royalty, and in a twist of fate, the coveted Game of the Year title was snagged by none other than the adorable, bug-squishing wonder, Hollow Knight: Silksong! Not only did it take home the biggest prize, but it also snagged the award for the Game You Suck At—because let’s be honest, how many times have we all met our doom at the hands of a particularly stubborn boss?

Meanwhile, the jazzy tunes of Clair Obscur didn’t manage to score the top spot, but it did waltz away with the Best Soundtrack award. Not too shabby for a game that loads of people are losing their minds over, right? If you’re tired of hearing about it by January, consider yourself a patient saint in this chaotic gaming world!

Other Notable Winners

Steam didn’t just stop there! The fiercely competitive Hades 2 triumphed in the Best Game on Steam Deck category, proving that portable gaming still has its charm. But what’s this? The award for Outstanding Story-Rich Game went to Dispatch, wrapping up the evening with some serious narrative prowess! You can’t win them all, right?

Even the beloved Baldur’s Gate 3 was in the spotlight (surprise, surprise), winning the Labor of Love Award—because who doesn’t love a game that keeps giving years after its release? It just goes to show that good things last forever (at least until the next patch drops).

So, if you’re eager to see which other games got snubbed or to reminisce about the ones that could have been contenders, check out the full list of finalists (also known as the ‘Who Got Robbed’ section). And don’t forget that all these winners are currently getting a sweet discount during the Winter Sale, because who doesn’t love saving a few bucks while indulging in epic gaming? Let the gaming marathon begin!