As we bid farewell to an extraordinary year in gaming, it’s time to celebrate the very best titles, innovations, and unforgettable moments that defined 2024. The SaveGame 2024 New Year’s Game Awards spotlight the cream of the crop across various genres, from gripping narratives to groundbreaking mechanics. So, grab your controllers, keyboards, or VR headsets as we dive into the winners of this year’s gaming awards!
ULTRAKILL is a genre-defining FPS that masterfully combines retro aesthetics with modern mechanics. The game offers adrenaline-fueled action, intricate movement systems, and a unique health mechanic that Awards aggressive play.
Set in a chaotic, demon-filled hellscape, ULTRAKILL invites players to engage in fast-paced combat while navigating richly designed levels. Players heal by showering in enemy blood, turning every kill into a tactical opportunity.
The gameplay revolves around dynamic movement, precise shooting, and a "blood is fuel" mechanic that encourages relentless offense. Modes like the Cyber Grind offer endless waves of challenges, keeping the action fresh and engaging.
ULTRAKILL won for its innovative mechanics, intense pacing, and unparalleled replayability. Its ability to merge nostalgia with cutting-edge design made it a standout title in 2024. Its ability to merge nostalgia with cutting-edge design made it a standout title in 2024.
Slay the Princess: Pristine Cut is a psychological horror game that challenges players with branching narratives and profound moral dilemmas. The Pristine Cut update expanded its storytelling depth, solidifying its place as a narrative masterpiece.
"Your on a path in the woods cabin and at the end of that path is a cabin. And in the basement of that cabin is a Princess. You're here to slay her. If you don't, it will be the end of the world."
You must decide whether to slay the Princess, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Its a hand-drawn art with a haunting perfect voice acting to create a deeply immersive experience.
Players navigate multiple branching paths, each revealing new facets of the Princess. Choices influence the narrative, with expanded routes and new endings introduced in the Pristine Cut update. Your not alone though, as you can always relay on the voices in you head to guide you through complicate decision-making or can you?.
Slay the Princess: Pristine Cut won for its groundbreaking narrative design, stellar performances, and philosophical depth. Its ability to blend horror, morality, and choice made it a standout in 2024.
SUPERVIVE is a genre-blending multiplayer title that combines MOBA, Battle Royale, and Hero Shooter elements into a chaotic, fun-filled experience. Its vibrant arenas and dynamic gameplay have redefined competitive multiplayer gaming.
Set in floating, ever-changing maps, SUPERVIVE pits players against each other in fast-paced multi-squad battles. With game modes ranging from BR matches to 4v4 arenas, it offers something for every competitive player.
Players choose from a roster of Hunters, each with unique abilities, and gear up by looting items across the map. Environmental hazards and dynamic features like vaults and revive beacons keep gameplay fresh and challenging.
SUPERVIVE won for its innovative mechanics, community-driven development, and ability to bring players together in dynamic, engaging matches. Its vibrant energy and fresh approach to multiplayer made it a standout in 2024.
Valheim is a survival game steeped in Norse mythology, offering players an expansive, procedurally generated world to explore. With its balance of challenge and beauty, it remains one of the most immersive gaming experiences.
Set in the Tenth World, Valheim tasks players with proving their worth to Odin by exploring biomes, battling mythical creatures, and building Viking settlements. The Mistlands update added even more depth and challenge.
Players gather resources, craft gear, and construct elaborate bases while exploring diverse biomes. Boss battles provide milestones that unlock new crafting recipes and powers. Its building system supports creativity and strategy.
Valheim won for its breathtaking world design, innovative mechanics, and seamless blend of exploration and survival. Its ability to captivate players with its Norse-inspired journey made it a clear choice for 2024.
Road to Vostok is a hardcore survival FPS that immerses players in the tense, atmospheric world of a post-apocalyptic border zone. Its focus on realism and dynamic gameplay has made it a standout indie title.
Set between Finland and Russia, players navigate individual maps filled with danger and opportunities. The game’s permadeath mechanics and tactical depth create a high-stakes survival experience.
Players scavenge, craft, and fight their way through a world teeming with dynamic events like ambushes and environmental hazards. Shelters serve as safe zones, while crossing into Vostok introduces high-risk, high-reward gameplay.
Road to Vostok won for its innovation, atmospheric design, and dedication to player immersion. As a solo developer’s passion project, it exemplifies the potential of indie gaming.
Marvel Rivals brings the superhero fantasy to life with fast-paced 6v6 gameplay and a focus on destructible environments. Its vibrant roster and dynamic battles deliver a thrilling hero shooter experience.
Set across iconic Marvel locations, players choose heroes and villains like Iron Man, Hulk, and Scarlet Witch, each with unique abilities. The game’s team-up mechanics bring beloved comic book partnerships to life.
Players engage in modes like Convoy and Domination, leveraging destructible environments and synergistic abilities. Team-up powers, such as the Hulk and Wolverine Fastball Special, add strategic depth and comic book authenticity.
Marvel Rivals won for its innovative team-up mechanics, engaging seasonal content, and faithful representation of Marvel lore. Its ability to blend superhero action with competitive gameplay made it a standout in 2024.
Deadlock, Valve's latest 6v6 hero shooter, captivated players during its early access phase. The game uniquely blends elements of hero shooters and MOBAs, offering a thrilling and strategic multiplayer experience. Its supernatural neo-noir setting, the "Cursed Apple," adds an immersive atmosphere to its competitive gameplay.
Set in a haunting version of New York City, Deadlock tasks players with controlling lanes, defending towers, and destroying the enemy Golem. Each match challenges teams to utilize heroes with unique abilities and adapt their strategies in real-time. With one intricately designed map available in early access, the game still managed to captivate with its depth and replayability.
In Deadlock, players choose from a roster of heroes, each designed for specific roles like support, damage, or tanking. By collecting Souls and purchasing upgrades, players can evolve their builds and maximize their impact. NPC minions, tower defense mechanics, and ziplines across the map create dynamic opportunities for team strategy and individual skill.
Deadlock won the Best Early Access Title for its innovative gameplay, polished mechanics, and engaging community feedback loop. Valve's dedication to player experience was evident in frequent updates and balance tweaks, ensuring the game’s continued evolution. The early access period solidified Deadlock as a competitive and community-driven title, paving the way for its future in esports.
Jump Ship is a mission-based co-op FPS that takes players on an interstellar adventure. Seamlessly blending ship management, exploration, and combat, it promises an engaging and cooperative gaming experience.
Set in a richly crafted sci-fi universe, Jump Ship tasks players with piloting ships, battling enemy forces, and upgrading their vessels. Each mission requires teamwork and adaptability to overcome challenges both in space and on foot.
Players manage their ships’ power grids, explore dynamic environments, and engage in fluid transitions between ship-to-ship battles and ground combat. The game’s handcrafted missions and customisable ships ensure replayability and strategic depth.
Jump Ship won for its innovative approach to co-op gameplay, seamless mechanics, and immersive world-building. Its potential for dynamic multiplayer experiences has made it the most anticipated game of 2025.
2024 has been an incredible year for gaming, with titles that pushed boundaries, redefined genres, and immersed players like never before. The SaveGame 2024 New Year’s Game Awards celebrate the achievements that made this year unforgettable. Here’s to another year of gaming excellence—2025, we’re ready for you!
