Valve has revealed the victors of the 2024 Steam Awards. The voting began on December 17, and a game that many thought was overlooked at The Game Awards has finally received the acclaim it deserved in several categories. Black Myth: Wukong took home the prestigious Game of the Year Award, the Outstanding Story-Rich Game Award, and the Best Game You Suck At Award.
Surprising Outcomes
In a twist, the success of Balatro and Metaphor: ReFantazio at The Game Awards did not translate to Steam. Despite being nominated in multiple categories, both games were outperformed by more popular contenders. Oddly, God of War Ragnarök claimed the Best Game on Steam Deck Award, despite its large size and the need for a PlayStation Network ID. This former PlayStation exclusive even triumphed over Hades 2, which is much more compatible with the Deck.
Expected Wins
As anticipated, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree snagged the Labour of Love Award, while Metro Awakening took home the VR Game of the Year Award. As a game-sized DLC expansion, it faced little competition from titles like No Man's Sky, DOTA 2, and Stardew Valley, all of which have aged remarkably well since their release. However, despite being one of the most popular games of 2024 (aside from the PSN controversy), Helldivers 2 did not make a significant impact in any category.
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