As we enter the end of the year, there is a lot of excitement surrounding the Steam Awards for 2025 within the PC gaming community. Unlike other award ceremonies, which generally consider jury opinion, Steam Awards are completely voted on by fans.
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Steam Awards 2025 Predictions: Full Nominee List and Predicted Winners
This year will be one of the most competitive years for the Steam Awards; the competition has grown dramatically, with both indie titles and major AAA sequels fighting to win in each of the official categories. Here are our Steam Awards 2025 Predictions for each of the 11 voting categories and some information on how to participate in the voting process.
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Steam Awards 2025 Predictions: Category-wise Nominees and Picks
The nominees are now set, and Steam is known for its community “wildcard” selections, but there are a few frontrunners that have really stood out in 2025. Below are the Steam Awards 2025 nominees and our Steam Awards 2025 winners predictions:
| Category | Nominees | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Game of the Year | Dispatch Hollow Knight Silksong Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Kingdom Come Deliverance II ARC Raiders | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Labor of Love | Baldur’s Gate 3 Dota 2 No Man’s Sky Rust Helldivers 2 | No Man’s Sky |
| Best Game on Steam Deck | Hades II Digimon Story: Time Stranger Ball x Pit CloverPit Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor | Hades II |
| Better With Friends | Schedule I Battlefield 6 R.E.P.O. Split Fiction Peak | Battlefield 6 |
| Outstanding Visual Style | Silent Hill f Final Fantasy VII Rebirth ENA: Dream BBQ My Little Puppy DOOM: The Dark Ages | DOOM: The Dark Ages |
| Most Innovative Gameplay | Escape from Duckov Mage Arena Europa Universalis V ARC Raiders Blue Prince | Blue Prince |
| Best Game You Suck At | Where Winds Meet Hollow Knight: Silksong Path of Exile 2 Marvel Rivals Elden Ring Nightreign | Hollow Knight: Silksong |
| Outstanding Story-Rich Game | The Last of Us Part II Remastered Dispatch Kingdom Come: Deliverance II No I’m Not a Human Dying Light: The Beast | Kingdom Come: Deliverance II |
| Best Soundtrack | Tokyo Xtreme Racer Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 DELTARUNE Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Rift of the NecroDancer | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Sit Back and Relax | PowerWash Simulator 2 Chill with You RV There Yet? Megabonk Slime Rancher 2 | Slime Rancher 2 |
| VR Game of the Year | Le Mans Ultimate Emissary Zero EA Sports F1 25 The Midnight Walk Pavlov | The Midnight Walk |
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Steam Awards Voting 2025: How to Cast a Vote?
If you want your favourite titles to take home the Steam Awards trophy, then you should express that support now by voting for them in the Steam Awards Voting 2025. The Steam Awards Voting period 2025 will be open today in parallel with the Steam Winter Sale.
- Log In: Open your Steam client or visit the Steam Store website, or click this link.
- Visit the Awards Page: Look for the "Steam Awards" banner on the main storefront or go to the "Steam Awards" tab in the menu.
- Cast Your Ballots: You can vote in all 11 categories. Simply click on your chosen nominee for each category and hit "Vote."
- Earn Rewards: By voting, you will earn exclusive Steam Awards Trading Cards, which can be used to craft the event badge for profile XP.
Important Dates:
- Voting Ends: January 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
- Winners Announced: January 3, 2026, immediately following the close of voting.
Meanwhile, consider checking out our recent coverage on the most expensive games on Steam.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When are the Steam Awards 2025 winners announced?
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When are the Steam Awards 2025 winners announced?
The winners will be officially revealed on January 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
What rewards do I get for voting?
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What rewards do I get for voting?
Every time you cast a vote in one of the 11 categories, you earn a Steam Awards Trading Card. These cards can be sold on the Community Market or used to craft the 2025 event badge.
Can I change my vote after submitting it?
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Can I change my vote after submitting it?
Yes! You can go back and edit your choices for any category as often as you like, provided you do so before the voting deadline on January 3, 2026.
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