Valve has announced the winners of the 2023 Steam Awards, chosen by Steam users. Games including Baldur's Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy, and Starfield have each received recognition.
In the main category, Baldur's Gate 3 has won the Game of the Year title, surpassing games such as Resident Evil 4, Lethal Company, and Hogwarts Legacy. It's worth noting that this is another Game of the Year award that Larian Studios has achieved. The studio also won the same award at The Game Awards and was named Our Website's 2023 Game of the Year.
Hogwarts Legacy won the Best Game award on Steam Deck, while Starfield was honored for Most Innovative Gameplay and Sifu for Best Game You Suck At.
During last year's 2022 Steam Awards, Elden Ring received the Game of the Year award as well as Best Game You Suck At. It's also worth noting that Elden Ring also won Our Website's 2022 Game of the Year award.
Below is a list of all the winners in their respective category:
Game of the Year: Baldur's Gate 3
VR Game of the Year: Labyrinthine
Labor of Love: Red Dead Redemption 2
Best Game on Steam Deck: Hogwarts Legacy
Better With Friends: Lethal Company
Outstanding Visual Style: Atomic Heart
Most Innovative Gameplay: Starfield
Best Game You Suck At: Sifu
Best Soundtrack: The Last of Us Part I
Outstanding Story-Rich Game: Baldur's Gate 3
Sit Back and Relax: Dave the Diver
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Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan of Baldur's Gate 3, I am thrilled and honored to see it take home the prestigious Game of the Year title at the 2023 Steam Awards. This recognition is a testament to the exceptional storytelling, immersive gameplay, and captivating world-building that Larian Studios has achieved with this masterpiece. Baldur's Gate 3 has truly captured the hearts and imaginations of gamers worldwide, and I am proud to be part of this incredible journey.
The fact that Baldur's Gate 3 has also won the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards and was named Our Website's 2023 Game of the Year further solidifies its status as a gaming masterpiece. It is clear that Larian Studios has struck a chord with players, delivering an experience that resonates deeply and leaves a lasting impact. I am eagerly looking forward to the continued development and expansion of Baldur's Gate 3, and I have no doubt that it will continue to captivate and enthrall gamers for years to come.