At the Game Awards 2025, one game clearly dominated. Meanwhile, a really strong role-playing game completely went unnoticed – now it’s a top seller on Steam and cheaper than ever.
Which game is being talked about? We mean Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2). The role-playing game transports you to medieval Bohemia and was released in February, where it quickly became a hit: The developers celebrated 1 million players, a new peak on Steam, and a 91% positive rating shortly after launch.
Almost a year after its release, the role-playing game is back on the list of top sellers on Steam (as of December 30, 3:20 PM). One reason might be the winter sale. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 currently costs €29.99 on Steam and is thus cheaper than ever before.
Here you can see the trailer for the Royal Edition of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2:
The Game of the Year that was overlooked at the Game Awards
Why is KCD2 the forgotten game of the year? Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is indeed a really good role-playing game, but it completely went empty-handed at the Game Awards 2025. The title was nominated three times but did not win a single award.
Even in the category for Best Role-Playing Game, the game had to yield to another hit, namely Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which was released in April. This has led to great discussions: HandOfBlood finds it, for example, “fatal” that the role-playing game went empty-handed at the Game Awards.
What kind of game is this? Gameplay-wise, you can expect an action RPG with an open world set in 15th-century Europe. It is played from the first-person perspective, as in part 1, with immersion and realism taking precedence. You will search in vain for fantasy elements such as magic or dragons.
Part 2 takes Heinrich to new areas, such as the city of Kuttenberg. However, your goal remains the same: to find the murderer of your parents. On his journey, Heinrich encounters many new characters as well as some characters he has already met in the first game.
By the way: For an additional €10, you can also get the Royal Edition of the game on Steam. This also includes all additional content for the game, including the three story DLCs Brushes with Death, Legacy of the Forge, and Mysteria Ecclesiae.
Have you been convinced by the offer and would like to dive into the game now? Then you should take a look at our guide for beginners. There you will find some tips on all aspects of the game. You can find the guide here: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: 10 Tips for the Optimal Start – Beginner’s Guide
