Surprise, surprise: Silksong wins Steam’s Game of the Year

Published: (January 3, 2026 at 06:04 PM EST)
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Source: The Verge

Source: The Verge

Steam Awards 2025

Valve has announced the winners of the 2025 Steam Awards and, unsurprisingly, Hollow Knight: Silksong took home the Game of the Year honors. It also received the “Best Game You Suck At” award, which leaves the question of whether that’s a compliment or a critique.

Given the relentless fawning over Silksong since its announcement, it’s no surprise the game swept multiple categories.

Winners

  • Game of the YearHollow Knight: Silksong
  • Best Game You Suck AtHollow Knight: Silksong

Other notable winners

  • Best Game You Played This Year[Insert Game Title]
  • Best Game You Want to Play[Insert Game Title]

Valve’s annual awards are voted on by the Steam community, so the results reflect the preferences of millions of players worldwide. The ceremony also highlighted upcoming indie releases and celebrated the diversity of experiences available on the platform.

Stay tuned for more coverage on the full list of winners and what this means for the future of indie gaming on Steam.

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