Hollow Knight Silksong Wins 2025 Steam Game of the Year

Valve announced the winners of the 2025 Steam Awards on January 3, following a record 43.8 million votes from eligible Steam users worldwide. Hollow Knight Silksong, the long-awaited sequel from Team Cherry, claimed the top honor of Game of the Year, edging out competitors including Arc Raiders, Dispatch, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, and Clair Obscur Expedition 33.

The awards process began with nominations in late November, when Steam users selected eligible titles across 11 categories. The final voting round ran from December 18 through January 3, coinciding with the Steam Winter Sale. Any active Steam account could participate once per category, provided it was not restricted by Valve. Categories ranged from staples like Game of the Year and Best Soundtrack to specialized ones such as Best Game on Steam Deck and Sit Back and Relax.

Hollow Knight Silksong not only secured Game of the Year but also the Best Game You Suck At award, recognizing its challenging gameplay that demands precise timing and skill from players. The title, released in September 2025, follows the adventures of Hornet in a richly detailed insect kingdom, building on the original Hollow Knight's legacy of...