Digital Sun Games has officially kicked off a campaign to secure a nomination for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault in the Best Soundtrack category at the 2025 Steam Awards. Following the game's Early Access launch on November 19, the developers are highlighting the game's auditory atmosphere as a standout feature worthy of community recognition.
While the game is currently in its Early Access infancy, having only been live for less than a week, the studio is banking on the strength of its score to secure a spot on the ballot. The nomination window is currently open, but players only have a few days left to cast their votes before the deadline hits on December 1, 2025.
The Hollow Knight Connection
If the melodies in Moonlighter 2 sound familiar to veteran indie fans, there is a good reason for that. The soundtrack was composed by Chris Larkin, the musical mind behind Hollow Knight and its highly anticipated follow-up, Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Larkin's involvement is a significant asset for the game's atmosphere. In a title that demands players constantly switch mental gears—oscillating between the cozy, strategic management of a shop and the frantic, high-stakes combat of dungeon crawling—the score does a lot of the heavy lifting. It anchors the distinct "dual life" loop that defines the Moonlighter experience, shifting the tone from commerce to combat seamlessly.
How do I nominate Moonlighter 2?
To participate, you need to head over to the Steam Store page for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault or the dedicated Steam Awards nomination page. Locate the "Best Soundtrack" category and select the game. Remember, community nominations determine the finalists, so if the music resonated with your dungeon runs, this is your chance to push it into the spotlight before the December 1st cutoff.