Hollow Knight Silksong, developed by Team Cherry, has won Steam’s Game of the Year for 2025 with 43.8 million player votes. This achievement highlights its immense popularity among PC gamers.
Release and Immediate Impact
The highly anticipated Metroidvania title was released on 2025-09-04. Its launch saw a massive influx of players, temporarily overwhelming platforms like Steam and Xbox. Despite its difficulty, Silksong captivated players, securing a prominent spot in 2025’s top releases.
Achievements and Further Developments
Beyond winning Game of the Year, Silksong was named Best Game You Suck At. An expansion, Sea of Sorrow, is in development. Team Cherry continues to support Silksong and is planning a Hollow Knight release for the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
Additional Standouts in 2025
The 2025 Steam Awards recognized several other titles. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Best Soundtrack, Hades 2 was honored as Best Game on Steam Deck, Silent Hill F received Outstanding Visual Style, and The Midnight Walk earned VR Game of the Year. Larian Studios' 2023 RPG took home the Labor of Love award.
