Steam Awards 2025 Winners: Hollow Knight Silksong Takes Game of the Year

After weeks of community voting, Valve has unveiled the winners of the Steam Awards 2025, celebrating the platform’s most beloved games across 11 unique categories. The results showcase 2025’s gaming excellence, with indie darlings dominating alongside established franchises in a testament to PC gaming’s diversity.

Hollow Knight Awards Overview

Complete Winners List

Game of the Year – Hollow Knight: Silksong: Team Cherry’s long-awaited Metroidvania sequel claimed the top honor after years of development. The challenging platformer beat heavy competition from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, ARC Raiders, and Dispatch. Silksong became the only game to win multiple awards this year, also securing Best Game You Suck At for its punishing difficulty.

Best Game on Steam Deck – Hades 2: Supergiant Games’ roguelike sequel proved perfect for portable play, earning overwhelming positive reviews from 95-96% of Steam users. The game’s pick-up-and-play nature makes it ideal for gaming on the go.

Outstanding Story-Rich Game – Dispatch: This late contender emerged victorious in one of the year’s most competitive categories, showcasing exceptional narrative depth that resonated with voters.

Best Soundtrack – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: Despite losing Game of the Year, this RPG captured hearts with its musical excellence. After dominating The Game Awards with a record-breaking nine victories, Expedition 33 added another trophy to its collection.

Labor of Love – Baldur’s Gate 3: Larian Studios’ 2023 masterpiece won recognition for continued support and updates throughout 2025. This likely marks BG3’s final year of eligibility as the studio shifts focus to a new Divinity project. CEO Swen Vincke expressed gratitude for the community’s ongoing support.

Most Innovative Gameplay – ARC Raiders: Embark Studios’ extraction shooter won praise for broadening the genre’s appeal to mainstream audiences, beating experimental titles like voice-controlled Mage Arena and the critically acclaimed Blue Prince.

Outstanding Visual Style – Silent Hill f: Konami’s horror franchise reboot impressed with its distinctive aesthetic, proving that atmospheric design still matters in 2025.

Better With Friends – PEAK: In a year dominated by “friendslop” multiplayer experiences, PEAK emerged victorious for delivering the most engaging cooperative gameplay.

Sit Back and Relax – RV There Yet?: This laid-back multiplayer game won hearts as the perfect low-stress gaming experience, offering players a welcome break from intense action titles.

VR Game of the Year – The Midnight Walk: Virtual reality gaming’s standout title provided immersive experiences that showcased VR’s continued evolution.

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What These Wins Mean for Gaming

The Steam Awards 2025 results reflect a shift toward indie and mid-tier titles over traditional AAA blockbusters. With smaller studios claiming most categories, the platform demonstrates that innovation and creativity resonate more strongly with gamers than massive budgets alone.

Hollow Knight Silksong’s double victory validates the years-long wait for Team Cherry’s sequel, while Baldur’s Gate 3’s Labor of Love win acknowledges Larian’s exceptional post-launch support. The diversity of winners—from challenging platformers to relaxing multiplayer experiences—shows Steam’s community appreciates quality across all genres.

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