Steam Awards 2025: Hollow Knight Silksong Takes the Crown
In a thrilling announcement that has captured the attention of gamers worldwide, Valve has declared Hollow Knight Silksong as the Game of the Year for the 2025 Steam Awards. With an astonishing 43.8 million votes cast across various categories, this years awards highlight the gaming community’s passion and engagement. Hollow Knight Silksong not only clinched the top honor but also received the Best Game You Suck At award, a testament to its challenging gameplay that has both captivated and frustrated players.
The awards also showcased a variety of other standout titles, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which won Best Soundtrack, and Baldurs Gate 3, recognized for its ongoing support with the Labor of Love award. The diversity in award categories, from VR Game of the Year to Most Innovative Gameplay, reflects the evolving landscape of gaming and the creativity of developers pushing boundaries.
As we look ahead, it will be exciting to see how these games influence future titles and the gaming industry as a whole. Will Hollow Knight Silksong inspire a new wave of challenging indie games? Only time will tell!
Original source: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/after-43-million-votes-steams-2025-game-of-the-year-is-hollow-knight-silksong/