Steam Awards 2024 Winners Announced by Valve After Community Vote

Steam Awards 2024: Celebrating the Best in Gaming

Valve has officially announced the winners of its highly anticipated Steam Awards, which commenced with a community-driven nomination phase during the Autumn Sale in November. Following this initial round, the final voting session took place during the Winter Sale, culminating in the reveal of the winners.

Top Honors Go to Black Myth: Wukong

Leading the pack, Black Myth: Wukong has clinched the coveted title of Game of the Year. This remarkable achievement was accomplished in competition with notable contenders such as Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Balatro. Not only did Game Science’s ambitious title capture the Game of the Year, but it also secured awards for Best Game You Suck At and Outstanding Story-Rich Game.

Highlights from Other Categories

Additional awards showcased the diversity of gaming experiences available to players. Sony’s God of War: Ragnarok was honored as the Best Game on Steam Deck, exemplifying its portability and engagement. Meanwhile, the multiplayer experience of Helldivers 2 earned it the Better With Friends award.

Another standout was Liar’s Bar, which received the Most Innovative Gameplay award, further emphasizing the importance of creativity and novelty in game design. Additionally, the recently launched PC version of Red Dead Redemption was celebrated for having the Best Soundtrack, showcasing its auditory excellence.

Complete List of Winners

Here are all the award categories and their respective winners:

Game of the Year: Black Myth: Wukong
VR Game of the Year: Metro Awakening VR
Labor of Love: Elden Ring
Best Game on Steam Deck: God of War: Ragnarok
Better With Friends: Helldivers 2
Outstanding Visual Style: Silent Hill 2
Most Innovative Gameplay: Liar’s Bar
Best Game You Suck At: Black Myth: Wukong
Best Soundtrack: Red Dead Redemption
Outstanding Story-Rich Game: Black Myth: Wukong
Sit Back and Relax: Farming Simulator 25

Participation and Insights

To participate in the Steam Awards, users simply need a Steam account to nominate and vote for their favorite games, making the process accessible even for those who may not own the titles they support.

For a comprehensive comparison of these winners against selections from The Game Awards 2024, be sure to explore the corresponding analysis. Additionally, Valve has disclosed the top-selling games of 2024, where both Black Myth: Wukong and Helldivers 2 also made prominent appearances, indicating their commercial success.

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