Steam: The winners of the first “Steam Awards” are determined

Valve Software has announced the winners of the initial “Steam Awards.” The Steam community can vote on their favorite games during the campaign for Christmas. Five games were selected. Winners are highlighted in the bold prints. The initial eight award categories were expanded to include an additional four categories of awards (starting at “Boom Boom”) and can be chosen according to the preferences of community members.

“Villain desperately in for an embrace”

Sometimes, people just require to be hugged.

• Borderlands 2
• Dead by Daylight
• Far Cry 3
• Far Cry 4
• Portal 2.
  

“I thought this game was pretty cool, before it even won the prize”

The game wasn’t very well-marketed however, you came across that game, and you thought it was fantastic. You then told others about the game, and they loved the game as well. The game could even be awarded an prize, …. but keep in mind that you played it first obviously.

• Euro Truck Simulator 2
  
• Paladins
• Starbound
• Stardew Valley
• Unturned

“Test Of Time”

This award honors games that are equally good as it was the day you first discovered it. Some games are more modern however, in the end it’s irrelevant … since you’ll come back to the game you played.

• Age of Empires II HD
• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
  
• Sid Meier’s Civilization V
• Team Fortress 2
• Terraria

“Just 5 minutes more”

Tomorrow, you’ll be required to wake up early. It’s time to rest today, but do one more aspect of this game. A little longer. A little bit longer. What? It’s already at 2:30? This award is for those games that literally take you out of sleep.

• Counter-Strike Global Offensive
  
• Rocket League
• The Civilization VI series by Sid Meier. Civilization VI
• Fallout 4
• Terraria

“Boaaaahhhh dude! ”

Certain games can make you squirm in your face. It could be an unanticipated plot twist. Perhaps it was the wisdom tooth you had just taken out. In any case the game is simply SUPERFANTASTIC.

• Bioshock Infinite
• DOOM
• Grand Theft Auto V
  
• Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

“Game-within-a-game”

Surprise eggs. Cups of peanut butter. Doughnuts. Delicious things, with better fillings. Much like a chicken in an animal-themed duck-goose jacket The award picks the top mini-games that are hidden among other activities.

• Garry’s Mod
• Grand Theft Auto V
  
• The Stanley Parable
• Tabletop Simulator
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

“I’m in no way crying. but I do have something going on in my eye”

Gaming is fun. However, sometimes they surpass that and charm players in ways you’ve never would have. This award is for those games that threw you off emotionally. You didn’t anticipate to be crying. This wasn’t the plan to begin with. However, it did happen.

• Life is Strange
• To the Moon
• The War of Mine
• Undertale
• The Walking Dead
  

“Best Utilization of an Farm Animal”

Animals are fun And almost all games are more enjoyable when they incorporate animals. The game that I played was the most enjoyable one with an animal from the farm.

• The ARK”Survival” Evolved
• Blood and Bacon
• Farming Simulator 17
  
• Goat Simulator
• Stardew Valley

“Boom Boom”

It’s true that explosions are pretty cool. They’re thrilling in a smash film, stunning in fireworks and when they happen in front of a police officer who’s taking off his glasses, they’re incredible. They know the delicate technique of detonation.

• BroForce
• DOOM
  
• Just Cause 3
• Keep talking and no one explodes.
• Kerbal Space Program

“Love-Hate”

“Games should be just enjoyable!” … Oh child, your naiveté is adorable. Games can be more that enjoyable. For example, they can be challenging and need to be completed. These are games that test your team’s abilities. …. A test by fire which can bring you to the top of your game or cause you to fall. You’ll shout so loudly that you awake your family. There will be words coming out of your mouth, words the mother of your child will feel embarrassed by. Your laidback friends will be asking you, “Why are you playing something that just makes you feel stressed?” … then you’ll look at them with cold, icy eyes and answer, “Because I love it. ”

• Dark Souls III
  
• Darkest Dungeon
• Dota 2
• Geometry Dash
• Super Meat Boy

“Sit on your back, and unwind”

Have you read what’s in the descriptions of “Hate Loving” award? It’s exactly the opposite.

• ABZU
• Cities Skylines
• Euro Truck Simulator 2
  
• Mini Metro
• Viridi

“Better With Friends”

There are certain games that don’t seem to be like in a group. Maybe you’re in need of a buddy to be there for you. Perhaps you have a friend who you would like to poke to the side.

• Don’t be a burden on your family.
• Gang Beasts
• Golf with Your Friends
• 3D Left 4 Dead
  
• Magicka