Hollow Knight: Silksong Shines in Community-Driven 2025 Gaming Awards

This article presents the latest results from a popular digital gaming awards ceremony, where community votes and critical reviews shaped the outcome.

While many critics and fans had hailed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as the best release of 2025, the sentiment among Steam users told a different story. During the recent ceremony, voters chose to honor another title for its standout contributions.

The coveted Game of the Year accolade for 2025 was awarded to Hollow Knight: Silksong, a project from Team Cherry that also claimed the Best Game You Suck At honor. Notably, this title distinguished itself by securing more than one award, whereas every other category recognized a unique project.

Below is an exhaustive roster of winners:

  • The top title: Hollow Knight: Silksong (also winner of a secondary award)
  • Additional categories each celebrated a different project

What are your thoughts on the final selections? Do you believe any game was overlooked in these awards?