All winners in Steam Game Awards & nominees

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The winners of the Steam Game Awards are here! From Game of the Year to Best Soundtrack, the awards showcase the best games released on Steam.

Each year brings a fresh wave of awards recognizing the best in gaming. As one year closes, we see ceremonies like The Game Awards, the BAFTA Game Awards, and later, the Steam Game Awards, all celebrating talented developers and outstanding games.

The Steam Game Awards aren’t like typical award shows. Fans nominate the games and then vote for their favorites in each category. The votes are now tallied, and it looks like Clair Obscur didn’t win all the awards this year.

All Steam Game Awards 2025 categories and winners

Here’s a list of all the award categories from the 2025 Game Awards, how Steam determined the winners, and who actually won each category.

Game of the Year

I don’t know exactly what it was – maybe how lost I got in the game, or the story that really grabbed me. It could have been the characters, who felt so real, or just how beautiful everything looked, or even how much fun it was playing with friends. But whatever it was, this year’s Game of the Year is already a game I know I’ll be playing for years to come – it’s an instant classic!

  • Hollow Knight: Silksong – Winner
  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
  • ARC Raiders
  • Dispatch
  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

VR Game of the Year Award

This year’s best VR game doesn’t just feel real – it’s better than real life. It truly uses virtual reality to create an experience that goes beyond anything possible in the real world.

  • The Midnight Walk – Winner
  • Emissary Zero
  • Le Mans Ultimate
  • Pavlov
  • F1 25

Labor of Love Award

This game has been available for quite some time now. The developers initially released it a while ago, but they continue to actively update and improve it with new content, showing their dedication to the game and its community.

  • Baldur’s Gate 3 – Winner
  • Dota 2
  • No Man’s Sky
  • Rust
  • Helldivers 2

Best Game of Steam Deck Award

This game was incredibly fun and highly addictive, making you want to play it constantly. Thankfully, the Steam Deck allowed you to do just that! And the best part? It was even more enjoyable to play on the go than it was at home.

  • Hades 2 – Winner
  • Deep Rock Galactic Survivor
  • Clover Pit
  • Digimon Story: Time Stranger
  • Ball x Pit

Better With Friends Award

Some games are much more enjoyable with friends. Whether you need a teammate to have your back or a rival to challenge, this game is best experienced with others. Get together with friends and prepare for some fun!

  • Peak – Winner
  • R.E.P.O.
  • Battlefield 6
  • Split Fiction
  • Schedule 1

Outstanding Visual Style Award

A game’s visual style isn’t necessarily about looking perfectly realistic – although that’s a good aim on its own. Instead, it’s about creating a unique and consistent look and feel throughout the entire game.

  • Silent Hill f – Winner
  • Dream BBQ
  • My Little Puppy
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
  • Doom: The Dark Ages

Most Innovative Gameplay Award

As a fan, I can honestly say the people behind this game are really pushing boundaries – they’re not afraid to try totally new things, and it really shows! It’s genuinely delighted me, sparked my imagination, and kept me entertained with experiences I’ve never had in a game before. It feels truly fresh and surprising.

  • ARC Raiders – Winner
  • Escape From Duckov
  • Europa Universalis V
  • Mage Arena
  • Blue Prince

Best Game You Suck At Award

This game truly tests your dedication and isn’t easy – it’s the most challenging, yet rewarding, game we’ve ever played.

  • Hollow Knight: Silksong – Winner
  • Elden Ring: Nightreign
  • Path of Exile
  • Where Winds Meet
  • Marvel Rivals

Best Soundtrack Award

This often-overlooked work truly shines thanks to its incredible music. It’s simply the best soundtrack out there!

  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Winner
  • Rift of the Necrodancer
  • Deltarune
  • Tokyo Xtreme Racer
  • Spider-Man 2

Outstanding Story-Rich Game Award

Honestly, sometimes you just need a game with a really strong story, and this one totally delivers. I was completely hooked – it’s got all the drama of a good soap opera, but feels just as carefully crafted as a high-quality TV show. Seriously, bravo to the developers for making me genuinely feel something while playing!

  • Dispatch – Winner
  • The Last of Us Part II Remastered
  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
  • Dying Light: The Beast
  • No, I’m Not A Human

Sit Back and Relax Award

Man, after a hectic day, this game is exactly what I need. It’s so smooth and calming, it just lets me unwind and forget about everything. Seriously, it’s my go-to for instant relaxation – total zen mode activated!

  • RV There Yet? – Winner
  • Slime Rancher 2
  • Megabonk
  • Power Wash Simulator 2
  • Chill With You LoFi Story

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2026-01-05 16:05