Christmas Story

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Christmas Story is a single player racing game. It was developed by zv_games and was released on November 19, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Christmas Story is a horror game that starts with a warm Christmas setting in a snowy village but quickly descends into a terrifying mystery. As a grandson listens to his grandfather’s tale, the boundary between reality and nightmare blurs, turning festive symbols into sinister threats. Players must navigate this chilling story to escape becoming part of it.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

atmosphere5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game successfully creates a spooky atmosphere with effective jump scares that enhance the horror experience.
It offers a unique blend of Christmas themes and horror elements, making it a fun and engaging short game.
The visuals, sound design, and overall execution contribute to a captivating and nostalgic experience for players.

Some players found the jump scares to be repetitive and cheap, detracting from the overall horror experience.
The game lacks clear direction and signposting, leading to frustration when trying to progress.
Certain monster designs and thematic choices felt out of place, such as the inclusion of an Easter bunny in a Christmas setting.

atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
22%
22%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its spooky and immersive qualities, effectively combining elements of horror with a cozy, festive feel. While the jump scares contribute to the tension, some players noted their repetitiveness and expressed frustration with navigation challenges. Overall, the game successfully creates a captivating and unsettling environment, particularly suited for the holiday season.
- “The atmosphere and the jump scares gave me the scary vibes that a horror game should give!”
- “The atmosphere is almost always amazing, and this one is no exception.”
- “Fun and atmospheric, scary and cozy all at the same time.”
- “It had some pretty good jump scares here and there (it did get to a point where they were getting a bit repetitive), and the atmosphere was solid, but I got very frustrated going around trying to find the one item I needed to click on to progress the game without any hints from the game.”
- “I did love the Christmas atmosphere, but everything else sucked.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
22%
11%
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its cohesive narrative and engaging elements, particularly the framing story of a grandparent and grandchild. While some found the plot to be somewhat unclear or standard for a horror game, the overall experience is described as captivating and enjoyable, making it a decent choice for a holiday-themed horror title.
- “Christmas story is a short, creepy little horror game that really surprised me.”
- “It’s a fun little Christmas horror, and I especially enjoyed the small framing story of the grandpa and his grandchild.”
- “Loved the story, you should try it out.”
- “Christmas story feels like your standard haunted/demon house game, and while I can't say the game does anything to revolutionize the formula, it's still a reasonable title to burn an hour.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and detail, contributing to a captivating atmosphere that enhances the horror experience. Players appreciate the unique monster designs and the overall visual quality, which, along with effective sound design, creates a thrilling and unsettling environment. Despite some critiques regarding the pacing, the visuals are considered a significant strength of the game.
- “A beautiful game with spectacular graphics and a little story, shame it is set in the Soviet era.”
- “The jumpscares are on point, the monster designs are super unique, and the graphics, soundtrack, and voice acting all come together to create a perfect mix of tension, thrill, and pure horror.”
- “Starts off a little slow but worth it for the build up, good visuals, great sound for an unsettling atmosphere, jump scares were great, awesome short horror walking sim for the holidays.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is engaging and entertaining, with a humorous twist that leaves a memorable impression, as highlighted by the user's amusing experience with a gingerbread man cookie.
- “Here is my gameplay!”
- “Follow on Twitch @chorizotaco_ for gameplay!”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that while the grinding aspect encourages exploration, it can become tedious due to unclear objectives, leading to frustration when the next steps aren't immediately obvious.
- “There were times where things weren't immediately obvious, and while this does encourage exploration of your environment, it gets a little tedious when you're not always aware of what you need to do.”
- “The grinding feels endless, and it often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find it amusing and enjoy the absurdity of its trippy horror elements, such as a bloody bunny suit and an evil gingerbread, others feel that the humor falls flat, particularly criticizing the cheapness of the jump scares.
- “A super fun, trippy, and hilarious realistic horror Christmas game where you are terrorized and scared by a bloody bunny suit costume poltergeist, an evil gingerbread, and a werewolf.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music and sound design effectively enhance the game's atmosphere, contributing to moments of tension and thrill. Players appreciate the unique monster designs and the seamless integration of graphics, soundtrack, and voice acting, which collectively elevate the horror experience.
- “The music and sound built up the moment.”
- “The jumpscares are on point, the monster designs are super unique, and the graphics, soundtrack, and voice acting all come together to create a perfect mix of tension, thrill, and pure horror.”