Steam Officially Revealed The Game Of 2025

Steam users have spoken, and the verdict for 2025 is clear. Hollow Knight: Silksong has won Steam's Game of the Year award, capping off a year where it dominated player discussion and engagement on the platform.

The win was not a walkover. Silksong beat out several heavily decorated titles, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Blue Prince, both of which collected top honors elsewhere in 2025. While Expedition 33 had already taken major industry awards, Steam voters ultimately rallied behind Silksong's demanding combat, deep exploration, and long-awaited arrival.

Silksong also stood out as the only game to take home more than one Steam Award this year, winning both Game of the Year and the tongue-in-cheek Best Game You Suck At category.

Other major Steam Award winners

While Silksong led the night, Steam's community spread recognition across a wide range of genres and studios.

• VR Game of the Year went to The Midnight Walk, edging out racing and shooter heavyweights.
• Labor of Love was awarded to Baldur's Gate 3, reflecting continued appreciation for post-launch updates and long-term support.
• Best Game on Steam Deck was claimed by Hades 2, reinforcing its reputation as one of the most portable-friendly releases of the year.
• Better With Friends went to Peak, highlighting Steam's ongoing focus on social play.
• Outstanding Visual Style was awarded to Silent Hill f, recognized for its striking and unsettling art direction.
• Most Innovative Gameplay landed with ARC Raiders, which also finished as a runner-up for Game of the Year.
• Best Soundtrack went to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, ensuring it did not leave the awards empty-handed.
• Outstanding Story-Rich Game was awarded to Dispatch.
• Sit Back and Relax went to RV There Yet?.

What this says about Steam's audience

The 2025 Steam Awards again highlighted how different player-driven voting can be from juried industry shows. Challenging gameplay, long-term support, and replay value mattered more than spectacle alone. Indie and mid-sized studios were well represented, while even long-running titles continued to earn recognition years after release.

Silksong's double win reinforces another pattern: Steam users tend to reward games that demand mastery and keep players coming back, even when frustration is part of the experience.

The full list of winners is now live on Steam, closing out another year where the platform's community made its preferences unmistakably clear.