Steam Awards 2024 Winners
Game of the Year
The game draws inspiration from the Chinese classic novel Journey to the West and focuses on the legendary character Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King.
VR Game of the Year
Metro Awakening is a first-person shooter developed by Vertigo Games and published by Deep Silver. As a spin-off of the Metro franchise and a prequel to Metro 2033, it was released on November 7, 2024, for virtual reality platforms, including PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2 and 3, Steam VR, and Viveport.
Labor of Love
The game’s narrative was heavily influenced by George R.R. Martin, who provided the lore and backstory for the world and its mythos.
Best Game on Steam Deck
God of War: Ragnarök continues the journey of Kratos and his son Atreus in Norse mythology. Set during the events leading up to and including Ragnarök (the end of the world), the story explores themes of fate, family, and rebellion against prophecy. Players navigate the Nine Realms, encountering gods such as Thor, Freya, and Odin, as they unravel the mystery of Atreus’ destiny and his connection to Loki.
Better with Friends
Helldivers 2 is a cooperative third-person shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Released on February 8, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and Windows, it serves as the sequel to the 2015 game Helldivers.
Outstanding Visual Style
Silent Hill 2 follows the journey of James Sunderland, a man drawn to the eerie town of Silent Hill after receiving a letter from his deceased wife, Mary. The letter beckons him to their “special place,” leading James to confront haunting truths about his past and the town’s malevolent power.
Most Innovative Gameplay
Liar’s Bar is an immersive multiplayer online game developed by Curve Animation, released in early access on October 2, 2024, exclusively for PC. The game involve accusing opponents of lying, with high-stakes consequences such as playing Russian roulette or drinking poison upon incorrect accusations.
Best Game You Suck At
Best Soundtrack
Outstanding Story-Rich Game
Sit Back and Relax
Farming Simulator 25, developed and published by GIANTS Software, is the latest installment in the acclaimed simulation series, released on November 12, 2024.
