Valve has officially unveiled the nominees for The Steam Awards 2024
With 11 categories to choose from, this year's lineup features an exciting mix of blockbusters and indie gems. Notably, Black Myth: Wukong, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Balatro, and Helldivers 2 lead the nominations, each vying for three awards, including the coveted Game of the Year.
The Steam Awards 2024: Nominees
Game of the Year
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
- Black Myth: Wukong
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
- Balatro
- Helldivers 2
VR Game of the Year
- Blade and Sorcery
- DAVIGO: VR vs. PC
- Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2
- Metro Awakening
- Maestro
"Labor of Love" Award
- Dota 2
- No Man's Sky
- Stardew Valley
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Elden Ring
Best Game on Steam Deck
- Hades II
- Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
- Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
- God of War Ragnarök
- Balatro
Better with Friends
- Satisfactory
- Helldivers 2
- Sons Of The Forest
- Palworld
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Outstanding Visual Style
- Hades II
- Nine Sols
- Silent Hill 2
- Neva
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Most Innovative Gameplay
- Satisfactory
- Helldivers 2
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
- Balatro
- Liar's Bar
Toughest Game
- Tekken 8
- DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO
- The Finals
- Ghost of Tsushima
- Black Myth: Wukong
Best Soundtrack
- Frostpunk 2
- Silent Hill 2
- Fate/stay night REMASTERED
- Horizon Forbidden West
- Red Dead Redemption
Best Narrative
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
- Ghost of Tsushima
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Mouthwashing
- Final Fantasy XVI
Sit Back and Relax
- House Flipper 2
- Tiny Glade
- Farming Simulator 25
- TCG Card Shop Simulator
- Webfishing
What’s at Stake?
Voters will earn exclusive stickers for each category they participate in. With thousands of discounted titles also expected during the holiday sale, it's the perfect time to explore new games or revisit old favorites.
My Take
The Steam Awards have become a fan-favorite event to close out the year, showcasing just how diverse gaming can be. With powerhouses like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and Black Myth: Wukong competing alongside charming indies like Balatro, it’s a testament to the breadth of talent in the gaming industry. Personally, it’s hard not to root for Helldivers 2 in the multiplayer category—it’s an absolute blast with friends! Let the voting begin!
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