Steam Awards 2025: Hollow Knight Silksong Takes the Crown
After an impressive 43.8 million votes, Valve has announced that Hollow Knight Silksong has been crowned the Game of the Year at the 2025 Steam Awards. This recognition not only highlights the game’s popularity but also underscores its challenging gameplay, as it also won the Best Game You Suck At award, a testament to its difficulty level that has captivated players around the globe.
In addition to Hollow Knight Silksong’s triumph, the awards showcased a variety of standout titles. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 made waves by winning the Best Soundtrack award, while Baldurs Gate 3 continued to impress by securing the Labor of Love award, proving that even older games can still shine brightly in the gaming community. With VR Game of the Year going to The Midnight Walk and other innovative titles being recognized, the 2025 Steam Awards celebrated the diverse landscape of gaming.
As we look ahead, it will be interesting to see how these award-winning titles influence the gaming industry and player expectations in the coming years. What games do you think will dominate the awards in 2026?
Original source: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/after-43-million-votes-steams-2025-game-of-the-year-is-hollow-knight-silksong/