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Steam News1 May 20251y ago

Still Wakes the Deep’s Awards (so far)

Ever since we launched Still Wakes the Deep nearly one year ago, we have been blown away by the reception it received.

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addedThe awards Still Wakes the Deep has won:New Intellectual Property Performer in a Leading Role (Alec Newman as Caz) Performer in a Supporting Role (Karen Dunbar as Finlay)
changedThe awards Still Wakes the Deep has won:Xbox Best Horror Game (Grand Winner) Xbox Best Art Direction (Grand Winner) Xbox Best Narrative (Grand Winner) Xbox Best Audio Design (Gold Winner) Creature Design (Grand Winner)
changedThe awards Still Wakes the Deep has won:Heritage in Games Audio Design
addedThe awards Still Wakes the Deep has won:NAVGTR: Use of Sound Debug Indie Game Awards: Best Sound Design Xbox Excellence Award EDGE Magazine: Best Performance (Alec Newman as Caz) New York Times: Best Games of 2024 Smash Jump: Best Horror Game
changedThe awards Still Wakes the Deep has been nominated for:Artistic Achievement Audio Achievement Narrative British Game Performer in a Supporting Role (Michael Abubakar as Brodie)
changedThe awards Still Wakes the Deep has been nominated for:Best Audio Design Best Supporting Performer (Neve McIntosh as Suze)

Still Wakes the Deep changes

addedNew Intellectual Property Performer in a Leading Role (Alec Newman as Caz) Performer in a Supporting Role (Karen Dunbar as Finlay)
changedXbox Best Horror Game (Grand Winner) Xbox Best Art Direction (Grand Winner) Xbox Best Narrative (Grand Winner) Xbox Best Audio Design (Gold Winner) Creature Design (Grand Winner)
changedHeritage in Games Audio Design
addedNAVGTR: Use of Sound Debug Indie Game Awards: Best Sound Design Xbox Excellence Award EDGE Magazine: Best Performance (Alec Newman as Caz) New York Times: Best Games of 2024 Smash Jump: Best Horror Game
changedArtistic Achievement Audio Achievement Narrative British Game Performer in a Supporting Role (Michael Abubakar as Brodie)

Ever since we launched Still Wakes the Deep nearly one year ago, we have been blown away by the reception it received. From glowing reviews by the media and content creators experiencing the demise of the Beira D alongside their chat, all the way to every single review and comment made by our incredible players, including you reading this right now - it has truly been heartwarming.

What made us even happier were the awards that we were not only nominated for, but won! While there are still some award ceremonies to come in the following months, we wanted to take the time to celebrate the successes Still Wakes the Deep has had over the past year with you. After all, a game is nothing without its players.

The awards Still Wakes the Deep has won:

BAFTA:

New Intellectual Property Performer in a Leading Role (Alec Newman as Caz) Performer in a Supporting Role (Karen Dunbar as Finlay)

NYX Awards:

Xbox Best Horror Game (Grand Winner) Xbox Best Art Direction (Grand Winner) Xbox Best Narrative (Grand Winner) Xbox Best Audio Design (Gold Winner) Creature Design (Grand Winner)

TIGA:

Heritage in Games Audio Design

Horror Game Awards:

Best Indie Horror Game Technical Achievement

NAVGTR

Use of Sound Debug Indie Game Awards: Best Sound Design Xbox Excellence Award EDGE Magazine: Best Performance (Alec Newman as Caz)

New York Times

Best Games of 2024 Smash Jump: Best Horror Game

The awards Still Wakes the Deep has been nominated for:

BAFTA:

Artistic Achievement Audio Achievement Narrative British Game Performer in a Supporting Role (Michael Abubakar as Brodie)

Golden Joysticks:

Best Audio Design Best Supporting Performer (Neve McIntosh as Suze)

DICE:

Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design Outstanding Achievement in Story

MCV/Develop:

Audio Innovation of the Year Narrative Innovation of the Year Campaign of the Year

TIGA:

Creativity in Games Action and Adventure Games

UKIE:

Best UK PC Game Best UK Console Game Best UK Game of the Year

NAVGTR:

New IP (Adventure) Lead Performer (Alec Newman as Caz)

Horror Game Awards:

Horror Game of the Year Best Performance (Alec Newman as Caz)

Music and Sound Awards:

Best Sound Design in a Video Game Best Vocal Performance in a Video Game (Alec Newman as Caz)

Debug Indie Game Awards: Best Voice Acting DIGY (Dope Indie Games of the Year): Best Horror G.A.N.G: Best Ensemble Cast Performance IGN: Best Horror Game Gameluster: Goldilocks Award for Excellence in AA Gaming

Thank you all so much for your continued support. We are truly honoured to receive these awards, and wouldn’t be able to achieve this without you.

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Steam News / 1 May 2025

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