Silent Hill f Dominates The Horror Game Awards 2025, Wins Game of the Year

Konami’s Silent Hill f stole the spotlight at The Horror Game Awards 2025, winning four of its six nominations, including Game of the Year. Unlike The Game Awards 2025, where major franchises like Grand Theft Auto VI overshadowed competitors, Silent Hill f stood out. Moreover, fans and critics praised its immersive horror and compelling story. Consequently, it cemented its position as a standout title this year.

Award Highlights and Other Winners

In addition to Game of the Year, Silent Hill f won Best Narrative, Best Performance for Konatsu Kato, and the Technical Achievement Award. Meanwhile, Frankie Smile Show’s Look Outside earned Best Art Direction and Best Indie Horror Game, narrowly surpassing Silent Hill f in visuals.

Similarly, DOOM: The Dark Ages took home Best Soundtrack, and The Midnight Walk won Best VR Horror Game. Furthermore, anticipation remained high for upcoming releases, with Resident Evil Requiem claiming Most Anticipated Horror Game.

The awards also honored individual creators. For instance, Hideo Kojima received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Markiplier won Horror Content Creator. Additionally, Red Barrels earned Best Developer, and Black Eyed Priest took home Best Indie Developer. Together, these recognitions highlighted both innovation and skill across the horror genre.

Live Event Celebration

This year marked the first live, in-person edition of The Horror Game Awards at the Kensington Conference and Events Centre. Co-creators Phil Dickens and Will Penkeyman hosted the ceremony alongside co-producer Ash Millman.

Moreover, the event celebrated a wide range of horror experiences, from indie and VR titles to large-scale survival horror games. As a result, it showcased creativity, technical skill, and narrative design.

By winning multiple awards, Silent Hill f proved its dominance in 2025’s survival horror scene. Its mix of suspense, storytelling, and technical polish impressed players and critics alike. Therefore, it remains one of the year’s most memorable horror games. For more updates on the stream, follow Natsuki Osaki’s official X account.

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