Steam's 2025 Game of the Year: Hollow Knight Silksong Shines
In a thrilling culmination of community engagement, Valve has announced that Hollow Knight Silksong has clinched the title of Game of the Year at the 2025 Steam Awards, receiving an astounding 43.8 million votes from gamers worldwide. This recognition not only highlights the game’s captivating design and challenging gameplay but also underscores the power of community in shaping the gaming landscape.
Alongside its Game of the Year accolade, Hollow Knight Silksong also won the Best Game You Suck At award, a testament to its notorious difficulty that has both frustrated and thrilled players. Other notable winners include Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which took home the Best Soundtrack award, and Baldur’s Gate 3, recognized for its enduring appeal with the Labor of Love award.
As we look ahead, the success of Hollow Knight Silksong raises questions about the future of indie games and their ability to capture the hearts of players in an ever-evolving industry. Will we see more titles rise to prominence through community support? 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/