Silent Hill f Wins Game of the Year as Hinako Actress Takes Best Performance at The Horror Game Awards 2025
Silent Hill f Sweeps Major Wins at The Horror Game Awards 2025
Silent Hill f has emerged as one of the strongest horror titles of the year after delivering an impressive showing at The Horror Game Awards 2025. The psychological survival horror title not only claimed the prestigious Game of the Year award, but also earned top honors for acting, narrative, and technical achievement, cementing its place as a standout in the genre.
While Silent Hill f did not secure awards at The Game Awards 2025 earlier this month, the dedicated horror-focused ceremony proved to be a night of triumph for Konami and development team NeoBards. The game received six nominations and walked away with four major awards, including Game of the Year, Best Narrative, and Technical Achievement Award, highlighting its strong storytelling and polished production values.
Hinako Actress Earns Best Performance Award
One of the night’s biggest highlights was the Best Performance win for Konatsu Kato, who portrayed the protagonist Hinako through voice acting, facial capture, and motion performance. Her emotionally charged portrayal captured fear, isolation, and psychological strain with striking realism, becoming a defining element of Silent Hill f’s identity. Many critics and fans credit her performance as a key reason the game resonated so deeply with players.
Other Horror Titles Recognized
Several other horror games also earned recognition during the ceremony. Look Outside by Frankie Smile Show received awards for Best Art Direction and Best Indie Horror Game, while DOOM: The Dark Ages claimed Best Soundtrack. The Midnight Walk was named Best VR Horror Game, adding to its growing list of accolades after also earning Best AR and VR Game at The Game Awards 2025. Meanwhile, Resident Evil Requiem took home the award for Most Anticipated Horror Game.
A Milestone Event for Horror Gaming
The Horror Game Awards 2025 marked a significant milestone for the event, as it was held with a live audience for the first time at the Kensington Conference and Events Centre. The ceremony was hosted by founders Phil Dickens and Will Penkeyman alongside Ash Millman, with a strong focus on celebrating horror games and creators across the industry.
Silent Hill f is the latest psychological survival horror entry in the franchise, set during the 1960s. The story follows a high school girl named Hinako as her hometown of Ebisugaoka becomes shrouded in mysterious fog and nightmarish creatures. As the town descends into chaos, Hinako must survive relentless monsters while uncovering the truth behind the city’s unexplained transformation.
Silent Hill f proves that powerful storytelling and authentic performance still define great horror, and its sweep at The Horror Game Awards 2025 confirms its status as one of the genre’s most impactful modern entries.
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