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Silksong Wins Steam’s 2025 Game of the Year — Valve Awards

Silksong: GOTY 2025

Key Takeaways:
Hollow Knight: Silksong was named Game of the Year at Valve’s 2025 Steam Awards.
Hades II won Best Game on Steam Deck; Silent Hill f took Outstanding Visual Style.
Other winners included Baldur’s Gate 3 and The Midnight Walk; Dream BBQ drew attention but missed top visual honors.

Steam Awards 2025: Valve confirms winners

Valve published the results of the 2025 Steam Awards on its Steam Awards landing page, confirming community-voted winners across multiple categories.

Game of the Year — Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong, released in September, was awarded Steam’s Game of the Year. The sequel’s launch generated overwhelming demand that briefly strained digital storefronts, making the win widely expected among players and critics.

Why it mattered

Silksong captured attention for its Metroidvania design, hand-drawn art, and challenging combat. The title also picked up the “Best Game You Suck At” category, underscoring both its difficulty and broad player engagement.

Best Game on Steam Deck — Hades II

Hades II was named Best Game on Steam Deck, reflecting strong handheld performance and design that suits short, repeatable sessions. Its roguelike mechanics and scalable visuals made it an obvious fit for portable play.

Outstanding Visual Style — Silent Hill f

Silent Hill f won Outstanding Visual Style. The award recognizes the game’s technical and artistic achievements in atmosphere and presentation, although some observers highlighted Dream BBQ as a contender with uniquely hallucinatory visuals.

Other notable winners

Valve’s awards also recognized titles such as Baldur’s Gate 3 and The Midnight Walk in other categories. The list reflects a mix of large studio releases and standout indie projects that resonated with the Steam community in 2025.

Community vote and impact

The Steam Awards are decided by community voting on Steam, so winners reflect player enthusiasm as much as critical consensus. For developers, a Steam Award can boost visibility during the winter sale window and drive additional player interest.

Where to see the full list

Valve’s Steam Awards landing page hosts the full slate of nominees and winners for 2025. Gamers interested in category-by-category results can review that official page for the complete breakdown.

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