The Steam community has spoken. After weeks of voting, the Steam Awards 2025 winners are officially in, and this year’s results paint a clear picture of what players truly valued in 2025: Passion-driven projects, bold creativity, and unforgettable experiences across every genre.
From long-awaited indie releases to genre-defining RPGs, the awards highlight not just commercial success, but the emotional connection players built with these games throughout the year.
At the top of the list, Hollow Knight: Silksong claimed Game of the Year, cementing its status as one of the most anticipated and celebrated releases in recent memory. Its precision platforming, haunting art direction, and challenging combat clearly resonated with players worldwide.
Full List of Steam Awards 2025 Winners
- Game of the Year: Hollow Knight: Silksong
- VR Game of the Year: The Midnight Walk
- Labor of Love: Baldur’s Gate 3
- Best Game on Steam Deck: Hades II
- Better With Friends: PEAK
- Outstanding Visual Style: Silent Hill f
- Most Innovative Gameplay: ARC Raiders
- Best Game You Suck At: Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Best Soundtrack: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Outstanding Story-Rich Game: Dispatch
- Sit Back and Relax: RV There Yet?
Beyond prestige, many of these titles are currently featured with Steam Awards discounts, giving players a perfect excuse to jump in or revisit some of 2025’s most talked-about games.
As always, the Steam Awards remain a reflection of player sentiment rather than critic scores, making them one of the most community-driven celebrations in the industry.
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What won Game of the Year at the Steam Awards 2025?
Hollow Knight: Silksong won Game of the Year at the Steam Awards 2025.
