Let's get ready to vote: Valve unveils the first 5 categories and the games that will compete for the title of best at The Steam Awards

In November, Valve announced The Steam Awards. 11 nominations were prepared for the ceremony. On November 18, the company published the first 5 nominations and contenders for the awards. So it's time to take a look at them.

Here's What We Know

For each nomination, Valve presented 5 games that will fight for the victory.

Best Hardcore Game:

• GTFO
• Elden Ring
• FIFA 23
• Victoria 3
• Total War: WARHAMMER III

Best Soundtrack:

• Metal: Hellsinger
• Sonic Frontiers
• Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
• Persona 5 Royal
• Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+

Best Story:

• A Plague Tale: Requiem
• God of War
• Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
• The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
• Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered

Best Relaxation:

• LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
• PowerWash Simulator
• Disney Dreamlight Valley
• Dorfromantik
• Slime Rancher 2

The Best Game for Steam Deck:

• Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
• Vampire Survivors
• Death Stranding Director's Cut
• Brotato
• Marvel Snap

Flashback

It is worth noting that every day Valve will reveal other nominations. And from December 22 to January 3, gamers will be able to participate in the voting.

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Source: steampowered