Steam Rewards Games of the Year, but the Winner Isn't Expedition 33

We are in a period characterized by awards for the best games of the year, which are bestowed at hundreds of different events. The most prestigious is undoubtedly The Game Awards: 2025 was the year of triumph for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which won in no less than nine categories, including, of course, Game of the Year. The work by French studio Sandfall Interactive is set to sweep up awards and could even challenge Elden Ring's record.

The Winner of the Steam Awards

Expedition 33 will cannibalize the competition in terms of awards, but it certainly wasn't the only deserving title released in 2025. For example, on Steam, the most representative platform for PC gaming, Expedition 33 was included among the Game of the Year nominees, but surprisingly it didn't win: the recognition went to Hollow Knight: Silksong, which, despite its high difficulty, represents the state of the art in metroidvanias.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (PS5)

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It's interesting to note that Steam's awards are decided by the users themselves, through a vote: for Silksong, it was therefore a testament of esteem from the PC gaming community. Expedition 33 consoled itself with the award for best soundtrack.  

Steam Awards: The Winners 

• Game of the Year - Hollow Knight: Silksong
• VR Game of the Year - The Midnight Walk
• Labor of Love - Baldur's Gate 3
• Best Game on Steam Deck - Hades II
• Better with Friends - Peak
• Outstanding Visual Style - Silent Hill f
• Most Innovative Gameplay - ARC Raiders
• Best Game You Suck At - Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Best Soundtrack - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
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