-: The votes have been counted,
the Steam community has spoken
and we are proud to announce the winners
of this year's Steam Awards.
For the fifth year in a row,
the Steam community joined forces
during a pretty extraordinary year
to recognize this year's amazing achievements
in game development.
Without further ado
here are the 10 Steam award winners of 2020.
-: The Sit Back and Relax Award.
This game is the antidote to a busy day.
It's smooth.
It's relaxing.
It lets your worries melt away.
This game is our moment of zen.
-: Build whatever you want.
You can build small factories
and you can build big factories and vehicles.
I forgot about that part.
You can use vehicles to transport all the resources
you find throughout the plant.
-: Optimize it and scale it to insane sizes.
A game full of machines, transport belts,
robotic arms, trains, flying robots
and so much more.
-: Your winner is...
-: The Sims 4.
Congrats to the winning team
on sharing the secret to inner peace.
Outstanding Story-Rich Game.
-: Can we trust you?
-: I don't see you have any choice.
-: It's as binge-worthy as a true crime mystery
and as well-tuned as a prestige TV screenplay
sometimes only a narrative heavy game will hit the spot
and this one packs a punch.
-: I'm trying to teach you the ropes
so you don't get strangled by them.
-: Now you stay straight with me,
you're gonna be living the high life, Tom.
-: You were right all along.
It's not just Russia out there.
It's the whole world.
-: Your winner is...
-: Red Dead Redemption II.
They say you should write what you know.
Well these writers really know a good time.
Best Soundtrack.
This unsung hero deserves to be recognized
for its outstanding musical score.
It's the O-S-T with the M-O-S-T.
-: Your winner is...
-: Doom Eternal.
Some major fanfares in order for this achievement.
Best Game You Suck At.
This game is why your neighbors think
you're an angry person.
It's the toughest game we've ever loved,
but completely sucked at.
-: You see, real strategy.
-: It's your friends,
your family,
your teammates.
-: Your winner is...
-: Apex Legends.
Kudos to the devs who showed us
how to push ourselves to the max.
Most Innovative Gameplay Award.
The developers of this game
are all about creative experimentation
bringing a fresh perspective and brain breaking surprises.
This game delighted, inspired
and entertained with newness never played before.
Your winner is...
-: Death Stranding.
Phenomenal innovation deserves phenomenal recognition.
Congrats.
Outstanding Visual Style Award.
These games are so beautiful.
You wouldn't mind just watching them.
Their visual style is distinctive
and infuses the entire game.
-: Somebody help.
-: There is no games.
-: There is no game.
-: You're already a hero.
The only one left to convince is yourself.
-: The world needs the Avengers.
Now more than ever.
-: Your winner is...
-: Ori and The Will of The Wisps.
Congratulations to the visual thinkers
who cooked up some fantastic eye candy.
The Better With Friends Award.
There are some games out there that just aren't the same
when you play by yourself,
they can actually make isolation tolerable.
Either way fun is awaiting
those who gather friends virtually to play this game.
Your winner is...
-: Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout.
Congrats these guys for bringing us all together
to destroy things
and each other.
The Labor of Love Award.
This game has been out a while.
The team is well past the debut of their creative baby,
but being the good parents that they are.
They continue to nurture and support their creation.
This game to this day is still getting new content,
new features, mechanics and more after all these years.
Your winner is...
...Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
Congratulations, here's to you
for upping the ante year after year.
-: VR Game of the Year.
The VR game of the year
isn't merely masquerading as regular reality.
This game improves on reality
taking advantage of the medium of VR
and pushing the boundaries of the virtual realm.
-: One squadron.
-: The galaxy's finest.
-: Your winner is...
-: Half-Life: Alyx.
Congratulations to the team for making that magic.
Game of the Year.
Maybe it was its immaculate design,
its addictive multiplayer, its gripping story.
Its well-crafted characters or its immersive gameplay.
Whatever the reason, the winner
of 2020's Game of the Year Award is an instant classic.
♪ It's the happiest season of all ♪
-: I know you love her.
You love her!
-: Your winner is...
Red Dead Redemption II.
Congratulations for winning Game of the Year 2020.
-: Congrats to this year's winners
and to all the nominees.
-: Thanks for watching
and for making your voice heard.
-: We'll see you next year.