Steam Awards 2021 Winners: The Steam Awards 2021 results are finally here, as millions of people voted for their favorite games during the past week. Awards were announced over 10 varying categories. 2021 has been a weird gaming year, to say the least. Many big titles like Battlefields 2042 failed to impress and surprise titles like ‘It Takes Two’ made everyone fall in love with them. Cyberpunk 2077 redeemed itself from a disastrous launch to one of the best RPGs.
Steam Awards 2021 Winners:
2021 GAME OF THE YEAR: Resident Evil Village
Nominees included: Valheim, New World, Cyberpunk 2077, Forza Horizon 5
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.
2021 VR GAME OF THE YEAR: Cooking Simulator VR
Nominees included: Sniper Elite VR, Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond, I Expect You to Die 2, Blair Witch
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.
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2021 LABOR OF LOVE: Terraria
Nominees included: DOTA 2, Rust, No Man’s Sky, Apex Legends
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.
2021 BETTER WITH FRIENDS: It Takes Two
Nominees included: Valhiem, Back4Blood, Halo Infinite, Crab Game
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.
2021 OUTSTANDING VISUAL STYLE: Forza Horizon 5
Nominees included: PsychoNauts 2, Subnautica: Below Zero, Little Nightmares 2, Bright Memory: Infinite
Visual style doesn’t aspire to real-world graphical fidelity (though a noble goal in itself)… it describes a distinctive look and feels that suffuses an entire game.
2021 MOST INNOVATIVE GAMEPLAY: Deathloop
Nominees included: Inscription, Twelve Minutes, Moncage, Loop Hero
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.
2021 BEST GAME YOU SUCK AT: Nioh 2
Nominees included: World War Z: Aftermath, Naraka Bladepoint, Age of Empires 4, Battlefield 2042
This is the game that rewards persistence and is not for the faint of heart. It’s the toughest game we’ve ever loved.
2021 BEST SOUNDTRACK: Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
Nominees included: NieR Republicant, Persona 5 Strikers, Guilty Gear – Strive, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles
This unsung hero deserves to be recognized for its outstanding musical score. It’s the OST with the MOST!
2021 OUTSTANDING STORY-RICH GAME: Cyberpunk 2077
Nominees included: Life is Strange: True Colors, Resident Evil Village, Days Gone, Mass Effect
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!
2021 SIT BACK AND RELAX: Farming Simulator 22
Nominees included: Unpacking, Potion Craft, Townscraper, Dorfromantik
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.
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