The game that delivered the most engaging and enjoyable experience, keeping you hooked with great gameplay.
ELIGIBILITY: Games released on Steam between Nov 20th 2023 and Nov 20th 2024.
Games that make you go "I wish I could do that" from a visual perspective, with stunning graphics.
ELIGIBILITY: Games released on Steam between Nov 20th 2023 and Nov 20th 2024. The graphics can be any style (2D, 3D, pixel,...).
Games with exceptional user interfaces that enhance the gameplay, and just look and feel good.
ELIGIBILITY: Games released on Steam between Nov 20th 2023 and Nov 20th 2024.
Sure you had fun making it, but will anyone want to play it? E.g., VR knitting sim.
ELIGIBILITY: Games that have a Steam page and playable demo.
The trailers that got us hyped, hooked, and hitting that wishlist button faster than we'd like to admit!
ELIGIBILITY: A trailer released between November 20th 2023 and November 20th 2024.
Mechanics that had us saying "why didn't I think of that?"
ELIGIBILITY: Games that released on Steam between November 20th 2023 and November 20th 2024.
Whether you're teaming up to conquer dungeons, battling it out in epic PvP, or just farming, it's all about having fun together!
ELIGIBILITY: Games that released on Steam between November 20th 2023 and November 20th 2024.
The games that have potential, but aren't ready just yet... Cool upcoming games to look forward to.
ELIGIBILITY: Unreleased games that have a Steam page and playable demo.
Almost every dev has considered making a devlog about their game, but who has the best one?
ELIGIBILITY: Have a Steam page and accompanying Devlog released between November 30th 2023 and November 30th 2024.
Promising prototypes that might not have a Steam page yet, but are already shining on other sites (itch.io, CrazyGames,...) with potential!
ELIGIBILITY: Have a small game or prototype released on a platform that isn't Steam between November 30th 2023 and November 30th 2024.
Maybe you don't win the hearts of our judges, but our audience instead. What game does our audience like the most?
ELIGIBILITY: Any released game submitted in another category automatically enters the Audience Award (released between November 30th 2023 and November 30th 2024).
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