The Steam Awards 2025 nominations are officially open, and developer Gust is calling on the community to recognize their latest entry in the long-running alchemy series. The studio is specifically requesting nominations for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land in the "Outstanding Story-Rich Game" category.
Following the Forbidden Path
It has been several months since Yumia Liessfeldt first stepped out to uncover the truth behind the fall of the Aladissian Empire. While the Atelier series is mechanically famous for its deep synthesis systems, this specific nomination push highlights the narrative shift taken in this title. Set in a world where alchemy is branded as a "dangerous art that brings destruction," the story moves away from the lighter, slice-of-life tone of some predecessors into a mystery regarding why a once-thriving civilization collapsed.
For players who have spent the year piecing together the history of Aladiss and confronting the stigma surrounding Yumia's lineage, this is the opportunity to highlight that narrative depth on the Steam platform. The "Outstanding Story-Rich Game" category is generally reserved for titles where the narrative is as critical as the gameplay loop, making this a confident bid from Gust regarding the strength of Yumia's personal journey.
How long do I have to nominate?
If you want to cast your vote for Yumia's journey, you need to act quickly. The nomination window for the Steam Awards closes on December 1st at 10 AM PT. To participate, you simply need to navigate to the Steam Store page for the game or the Steam Awards landing page and select the category manually.
Whether you are invested in the mechanics of forbidden synthesis or just want to support the investigation into the taboo history of the continent, this is the community's chance to push the JRPG into the spotlight for the end-of-year discussions.