Steam Awards 2024 Game of the Year – Black Myth: Wukong
Steam Awards 2024: Black Myth: Wukong Dominates Game of the Year and More
The Steam Awards 2024 Game of Year has crowned Black Myth: Wukong as the ultimate winner, solidifying the Chinese action RPG's status as a standout hit. But that’s not all—the community-voted event also saw the title sweep two additional categories: Best Game You Suck At and Outstanding Story-Rich Game. Out of the awards’ 11 total categories, Black Myth: Wukong claimed three victories, setting a new benchmark for single-year wins at the Steam Awards.
Record-Breaking Wins for the Steam Awards 2024 Game of Year
In claiming three awards, Black Myth: Wukong joins a rare club of multi-category winners at the Steam Awards. Previously, heavyweights like Cuphead, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Red Dead Redemption 2 managed two wins in a single year, but Game Science’s mythological adventure has set a new precedent. This achievement further underscores why it was chosen as the Steam Awards 2024 Game of Year.
The game’s success is a testament to its massive popularity among players, having drawn record-breaking concurrent user numbers on Steam and contributing to the platform’s all-time peak for users online. While Black Myth: Wukong didn’t secure a win at The Game Awards earlier this year, its reception from fans and an impressive 87% score from PC Gamer underline its impact in an exceptional year for action RPGs.
Other Big Wins at the Steam Awards 2024 Game of Year Event
One of the more surprising victories of the night went to Red Dead Redemption, which took home Best Soundtrack—a notable achievement for a 14-year-old game. Its sprawling, atmospheric score clearly still resonates with players, even years after its initial release.
The Steam Awards 2024 Game of Year wasn’t the only highlight. The Steam Awards also celebrated newer titles and fan favorites across a variety of categories:
- VR Game of the Year: Metro Awakening VR
- Labor of Love: Elden Ring
- Best Game on Steam Deck: God of War: Ragnarok
- Better With Friends: Helldivers 2
- Outstanding Visual Style: Silent Hill 2
- Most Innovative Gameplay: Liar's Bar
- Sit Back and Relax: Farming Simulator 25
A Year to Remember
The Steam Awards are ultimately a reflection of the gaming community’s voice, and this year’s winners reflect a broad spectrum of tastes and genres. From Elden Ring’s ongoing success to Silent Hill 2’s visual achievements and Farming Simulator 25’s cozy appeal, the Steam Awards 2024 Game of Year winner, Black Myth: Wukong, stands out as a defining achievement.
You can find the full list of winners and category details on Steam. For now, though, it’s clear that Black Myth: Wukong has left an indelible mark on the gaming world this year.
