Steam Awards names its first-ever winners

Ten games took honors in 12 categories in the first-ever Steam Awards. Only two of them launched in 2016.

Valve announced the awards back in November during the Fall Steam Sale. All of the honors are fan-voted; Valve opened the promotion with eight categories, adding four last-minute categories that were voted on yesterday.

The winners of the first eight awards. Voting for each took place over a single day, in a period spanning Dec. 22 to 29. You’ll note that two winners are Valve-published.

Villain Most In Need Of A Hug: Portal 2

I Thought This Game Was Cool Before It Won An Award: Euro Truck Simulator 2

Test of Time: The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim

Just 5 More Minutes: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Whoooaaaaaaa, dude!: Grand Theft Auto 5

Game Within A Game: Grand Theft Auto 5

I'm Not Crying, There's Something In My Eye: The Walking Dead

Best Use Of A Farm Animal: Goat Simulator

And then here are the community awards, voting for which was held yesterday:

Boom Boom: Doom

Love/Hate Relationship: Dark Souls 3

Sit Back and Relax: Euro Truck Simulator 2

Better With Friends: Left 4 Dead 2

This has been your awards show for the best games of 2012-ish. Everyone have a safe and happy 2017.