In a twist of fate from the Game Awards where Starfield left empty-handed, the Bethesda RPG clinched an accolade at the Steam Awards. However, the spotlight remained on Baldur’s Gate 3 as the ultimate victor. Let’s explore the roster of winners for the year 2023.
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A Bountiful Year of Gaming Unveils Hidden Gems
The gaming landscape of 2023 birthed a plethora of captivating releases, a surge that likely expanded the Mountain of Joy for most players over recent months. But amidst this abundance, which games shone brightest? While the Game Awards and other ceremonies swiftly crowned champions, Valve took its time, preserving tradition, and revealed its Steam Awards in January of the subsequent year. These accolades were shaped by the decisions of Steam users during the Winter Campaign.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Ascends to Steam’s Throne
Immediate observations reveal a divergence in the Steam Awards; Starfield, the Bethesda masterpiece, secured recognition for its innovative gameplay—a welcomed triumph after its earlier setback. Yet, in pivotal categories such as Game of the Year and “Outstanding Game with Profound Narrative,” Baldur’s Gate 3 once again seized the limelight, much like its triumph at the Game Awards, eclipsing the competition with its modernized rendition.
This shift echoes the triumph of Larian developers, proudly wielding the mantle once held by FromSoftware, victors of the 2022 Steam Awards with Elden Ring. The comprehensive list of Steam Awards 2023 winners includes:
- Game of the Year: Baldur’s Gate 3
- VR Game of the Year: Labyrinthine
- “Labor of Love” Award: Red Dead Redemption 2
- Best Steam Deck Game: Hogwarts Legacy
- “Better with Friends” Award: Lethal Company
- Outstanding Visual Style: Atomic Heart
- Most Innovative Gameplay: Starfield
- Best Game Where You’re Bad: Sifu
- Best Soundtrack: The Last of Us Part I
- “Profound Narrative” Award: Baldur’s Gate 3
- “Sit Back and Relax” Award: Dave the Diver
Congratulations pour in for the winners! Now, it’s your turn. Which games would you crown in the various categories? What were your peaks and pitfalls of the gaming year 2023? Share your Top 5 games and divulge whether Starfield or Baldur’s Gate 3 captured your gaming soul. Let us know in the comments!
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