The Steam Awards 2026: New Categories, Nomination Dates and Voting Details
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Valve has officially unveiled the first details of The Steam Awards 2026, confirming new award categories, the return of fan-favourite nominations, and the schedule for this year’s community voting. The upcoming edition will also mark the 10th anniversary of the popular gaming awards.
One of the biggest additions is a special category called “Hall of Fame of the Hall of Fame”, which will allow Steam users to choose their favourite title from previous Game of the Year winners. It brings together some of the most celebrated games in the history of the awards.
Valve has also introduced another new category, “This Is My Job Now”, dedicated to games that keep players so engaged that they feel like a second job.
Meanwhile, two familiar categories are making a ...