Valve presented the nominations for the 2024 Steam Awards, with the candidates chosen directly by the community. Below we report the complete list, reminding you that voting will start on December 19th, coinciding with the start of the Christmas sales.
Game of the Year Award
Black Myth: Wukong
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Balatro
Helldivers 2
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
VR Game of the Year Award
Metro Awakening VR
Davigo
Maestro
Blade and Sorcery
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2
Act of Love Award
Stardew Valley
Baldur’s Gate 3
Dota 2
No Man’s Sky
Elden Ring
Best Game on Steam Deck Award
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
Balatro
Hades 2
God of War: Ragnarok
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Better in company award
Palworld
Helldivers 2
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Sons of the Forest
Satisfactory
Best Graphic Style Award
Silent Hill 2
Neva
Nine Sols
Metaphor ReFantazio
Hades 2
Most Innovative Gameplay Award
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Balatro
Helldivers 2
Liar’s Bar
Satisfactory
Best Game You Suck At Award
Black Myth Wukong
Ghost of Tsushima
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero
The Finals
Tekken 8
Best soundtrack award
Silent Hill 2
Red Dead Redemption
Fate Stay Night
Horizon Forbidden West
Frostpunk 2
Award for Best Game with a Deep Storyline
Black Myth Wukong
Ghost of Tsushima
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Mouthwashing
Final Fantasy XVI
Deserved relaxation award
Tiny Glade
House Flipper 2
Farming Simulator 25
Webfishing
TCG Card Shop Simulator
