Best Video Games That Take Place During Christmas [2022]

Joseph Henry, Tech Times 17 December 2022, 10:12 pm

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Here are the best video games to play that will make you feel the spirit of Christmas--at least in the background.

The month of December shouldn't only revolve around gifts and sweet carols. Some people tend to celebrate Christmas through gaming and game-sharing with friends and relatives.

At the same time, it's also fun to visit some games that took place around a Christmas-themed setting. Although there are only a few of them, you might want to add them to your video game list this Winter.

From toy-themed titles to the zombie genre, here are the best video games that are set during Christmas.

The Escapists: Santa's Sweatshop

Did you know you can experience escaping the North Pole inside a game? "The Escapists" has a special DLC set during Winter where you need to get out of prison. The difference is the environment which is set at Christmas.

As an elf, you need to strategize your plan to get away from Santa's toy shop, which operates under the harshest condition. Of course, you can't play the DLC alone because you need the base game.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Kids often quickly get the vibe of "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" on Nintendo Switch. Although it's advertised for young gamers, it's all over the place for all ages.

This life-sim video game has a special segment sometime of the year where you can feel the Christmas spirit. You will see snowflakes falling to the ground and even some NPCs dressed in Christmas outfits.

There's nothing that can stop you from enjoying the holidays even inside a game.

Disney Dreamlight Valley

For those who love "Toy Story," don't miss "Disney Dream Light Valley" in its glorious Winter theme. Everywhere, you can see Christmas decorations and designs, including gingerbread cookies, winter suits, and many more.

Dead Rising 4

Christmas is not an exemption from seeing zombies on the streets. "Dead Rising 4," the best installment of the franchise so far, will allow you to fight with zombie mobs with unusual weapons, including candy canes and snowball guns.

The fact that it's an open-world game is enough to hook you up to kill more flesh-eating monsters in a post-apocalyptic area.

Saints Row 4 - How The Saints Save Christmas

If you're already tired of running nonstop in "GTA," you need to try another alternative to this action game. Apparently, "Saints Row" is the closest game that you can think of whenever there's "Grand Theft Auto" in a discussion.

The story is quite similar to Rockstar's game since you can roam everywhere as a gang member. One of the DLCs that it features sticks to the Christmas theme, where you can see your opponents hanging out under a mistletoe.

"Saints Row 4: How the Saints Save Christmas" is actually another journey for gamers who want to brave the snowy city in search of pride, fame, and glory.