Nominations for the 2025 Steam Awards are now open, with Valve introducing a simplified process for selecting eligible games.
Nomination Process
Valve has optimized the nomination process by listing games you've played in 2025 and highlighting popular titles. Players can nominate games directly or write in their own picks, provided they were released in 2025. Games from earlier years are eligible for the Labor of Love category.
Despite some vague eligibility criteria, players can choose from suggestions or select any game they favor. Notable recommended titles include Bongo Cat and Herdling.
Key Deadlines
- Nominations open: 2025
- Nomination deadline: 2025-12-01
- Voting begins: 2025-12-14
- Winners announced: 2025-01-03
Nominations earn a "Steam Awards Nomination Committee" badge, upgradeable by completing additional tasks.
Voting and Results
The voting phase for the five finalists in each category will coincide with the Steam Winter Sale. This sale will run from 2025-12-14 to 2025-01-03, at which point the winners will be announced.
