Valve has officially revealed the winners of the 2025 Steam Awards, and Hollow Knight: Silksong has emerged as the big winner. The long-awaited Metroidvania sequel secured the top honor of Game of the Year, alongside winning the “Best Game You Suck At” category. This double victory highlights the game’s immense popularity and its reputation for challenging, high-stakes gameplay. After years of development and anticipation, the community has clearly shown its support for Team Cherry’s latest masterpiece, making it the only title to take home two awards this year.

Diverse Winners Across Categories

The 2025 awards featured a wide variety of winners, reflecting the diverse tastes of the Steam community. Hades II was recognized as the Best Game on Steam Deck, proving that Supergiant Games’ rogue-like formula remains a perfect fit for portable gaming. In the realm of visuals and audio, Silent Hill f won for Outstanding Visual Style, while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took home the Best Soundtrack award. These winners beat out heavy competition, showing that indie and AA titles continue to hold a strong influence on the platform.

Full list of The Steam Awards 2025:

• “Game of the Year” award: Hollow Knight: Silksong
• “Best Game You Suck At” Award: Hollow Knight: Silksong
• “Best Game on Steam Deck” Award: Hades II
• “Outstanding Visual Style” Award: Silent Hill f
• “VR Game of the Year” Award: The Midnight Walk
• “Most Innovative Gameplay” Award: Arc Raiders
• “Better With Friends” Award: Peak
• “Best Soundtrack” Award: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• “Best Game With an Outstanding Story” Award: Dispatch
• “Sit Back and Relax” Award: RV There Yet?
• “Labor of Love” Award: Baldur’s Gate 3

Innovation and Storytelling Honored

Several other titles were celebrated for their unique contributions to gaming. ARC Raiders won for Most Innovative Gameplay, while Dispatch was named the Outstanding Story-Rich Game of the year. For those looking for a more communal experience, the multiplayer title PEAK won the Better With Friends award. On the opposite end of the spectrum, RV There Yet? took the Sit Back and Relax category, perfect for players looking for a more low-stress experience. These awards conclude weeks of community voting that began in late 2025, cementing these games as the platform’s definitive highlights of the year.