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.