Key Takeaways
1. Hollow Knight: Silksong won Game of the Year at the 2025 Steam Awards.
2. Hollow Knight: Silksong also received the award for “Best Game You Suck At.”
3. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the Best Soundtrack award instead of Game of the Year.
4. The voting for the Steam Awards took place in November 2025.
5. Hollow Knight: Silksong is the only title to win two awards at the Steam Awards.
Valve has revealed the winners of the 2025 Steam Awards, concluding several weeks of community voting. The voting kicked off in November 2025, giving Steam users the chance to select their top picks across various categories. Now, the outcomes are finally available.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Takes the Spotlight
Hollow Knight: Silksong has been crowned Game of the Year at the 2025 Steam Awards. This eagerly awaited Metroidvania sequel was launched last year after a protracted development period, quickly becoming one of the most popular titles on Steam. Silksong didn’t just stop at one honor; it also nabbed the award for “Best Game You Suck At,” a category that showcases games recognized for their challenging and intense gameplay. This achievement makes Silksong the sole title to earn two accolades at the Steam Awards.
Surprises in the Awards
While many anticipated that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 would take home the Game of the Year trophy, given its success at other prestigious events, it ultimately won the Best Soundtrack award instead. Here is a complete list of the victors of the 2025 Steam Awards:
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