The 2024
Steam
Awards
PRESENTING YOUR WINNERS!
The community has spoken! Your votes throughout the Steam Winter Sale have chosen these games below as winners of the 2024 Steam Awards!
You've unlocked these chat stickers by voting in 0 of 11 categories during the Winter Sale.
The 2024 Steam Awards
Game of the Year Award
Maybe it was its immersive gameplay, or its gripping story... its well-crafted characters, immaculate design, or addictive multiplayer. Whatever the reason, the winner of this year's Game of the Year Award is an instant classic.
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VR Game of the Year Award
The VR Game of the Year isn't merely masquerading as regular reality. This game improves on reality, taking advantage of the medium of VR and pushing the boundaries of the virtual realm.
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Labor of Love Award
This game has been out for a while. The team is well past the debut of their creative baby, but being the good parents they are, these devs continue to nurture and support their creation. This game, to this day, is still getting new content after all these years.
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Best Game on Steam Deck Award
This game was so good, you wanted to take it everywhere. So you grabbed your Steam Deck and did! Luckily, everything that made it endlessly playable at your desk got even better on the go.
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Better With Friends Award
There are some games out there that just aren't the same when you play by yourself. Maybe you need to have a friend to watch your back. Maybe you need to have a friend that you can stab in their back. Either way, fun is awaiting those who gather friends together play this game.
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Outstanding Visual Style Award
Visual style doesn't aspire to real-world graphical fidelity (though a noble goal in itself)… it describes a distinctive look and feel that suffuses an entire game.
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Most Innovative Gameplay Award
The designers of this game are at the front lines of creative experimentation, bringing a fresh perspective and brain-breaking surprises. This game delighted, inspired and entertained with newness never played before.
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Best Game You Suck At Award
This is the game that rewards persistence, and is not for the faint of heart. It's the toughest game we've ever loved.
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Best Soundtrack Award
This unsung hero deserves to be recognized for its outstanding musical score. It's the OST with the MOST!
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Outstanding Story-Rich Game Award
Some days, only a narrative-heavy game will hit the spot, and this one packs a wallop. It's as gripping as any soap opera, and as well-tuned as a prestige-TV screenplay. Bravissimo -- for making us feel things!
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Sit Back and Relax Award
This game is the antidote to a busy day. It's smooth, it's relaxing, it lets your worries melt away. This game is your moment of zen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to vote?
Any non-limited Steam account can vote in the Steam Awards.
Do I get anything for voting?
Yes, in addition to the warm fuzzy feeling you get from helping shine a light on some of the amazing games of the year, each category you vote on will also grant you a special Steam Awards sticker.
How long do I have to vote for each category?
Voting is open for all categories starting Dec 20, 3:00 AM GMT+9, and will be available until Jan 1, 3:00 AM GMT+9.
How many times can I vote?
You can cast a vote for each of the eleven categories.
Can I change my vote?
Yes, you can change your vote up until voting ends. Note that you will only get a sticker once per category.
When will the winners be announced?
All winners will be announced here on Jan 1, 3:00 AM GMT+9.
What do the winning games get?
A beautiful physical Steam Awards trophy shipped to the developers' offices and a virtual trophy on the game's store page. Not only that, but we all shall forever remember the game as winner of The Steam Awards!
How were the finalists chosen?
The finalists were chosen by your nominations! Games are eligible across each of the platform categories (Game Of The Year, VR Game Of The Year, and Best Game on Deck) as well as two non-platform categories.