Following thousands, if not millions of votes cast by the PC gaming community, here are The Steam Awards 2021 Winners list, celebrating all of the best PC titles on the platform! Check them all out below and see if they were a surprise, expected, or something else; either way, these are the picks from the largest PC gaming community.
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The Steam Awards 2021 Winners:
Game of the Year – Resident Evil Village
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.
VR Game of the Year – Cooking Simulator VR
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.
Labor of Love – Terraria
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.
Better With Friends – It Takes Two
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.
Outstanding Visual Style – Forza Horizon 5
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.
Most Innovative Gameplay – Deathloop
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.
Best Game You Suck At – Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
This is the game that rewards persistence, and is not for the faint of heart. It’s the toughest game we’ve ever loved.
Best Soundtrack – Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
This unsung hero deserves to be recognized for its outstanding musical score. It’s the OST with the MOST!
Outstanding Story-Rich Game – Cyberpunk 2077
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!
Sit Back and Relax – Farming Simulator 22
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.
Congratulations to all the winners of The Steam Awards 2021! Do you agree with this list? Let us know in the comments below, and check out the ongoing Steam Winter Sale for the best deals on the platform!
Source: Steam