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SantaCraft

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97%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
97% User Score Based on 91 reviews

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About SantaCraft

SantaCraft is a single player open world role playing game. It was developed by Milkbag Games and was released on December 15, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A holiday-themed crafting game about saving Christmas!

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 91 reviews
music11 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Adorable and charming Christmas-themed game with cute characters, festive music, and witty humor that gets players into the holiday spirit.
  • Relaxing and easy to pick up crafting and resource-gathering gameplay suitable for all ages, including children; great for casual play and holiday tradition.
  • Includes a variety of activities such as questing, building and decorating a Christmas village, and unique features like a rideable train, adding to replayability.
  • Relatively short game length, with main quests completable in around 1.5 to 3 hours, and limited content after finishing the story.
  • Some gameplay mechanics can be tedious or repetitive, including frequent tool switching and lack of more meaningful building functions or impact.
  • Limited control options with no keyboard support and awkward Steam Deck play; minor quality of life issues such as odd minimap functionality tied to clothing items.

  • story

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    16% positive mentions, 68% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions

    The story is a short, charming, and relaxing quest-driven experience centered around recovering Santa’s reindeer and building a Christmas town, typically completed within 2-5 hours depending on playstyle. While the narrative is simple and light, it offers fun interactions and a cozy atmosphere, with additional sandbox gameplay available after finishing the main quests. Some players wish for a faster progression or more post-story content, but overall the story is enjoyable and fitting for fans of casual, holiday-themed games.

    • “Very fun game if you like all things Christmas, plus games with gathering, crafting, and a story progressed through quests!”
    • “Some of the NPCs are the ones who stole Santa’s reindeer and sleigh, and to recover them you need to complete quests involving gathering certain animals or crafting specific items.”
    • “At the end of the game, when all the quests are complete, you can continue playing indefinitely, harvesting resources and expanding your Christmas town.”
    • “Two hours, and you've seen all the 'story' and solved all the tasks there are and can enter the sandbox mode, which might or might not entertain you further.”
    • “You can finish the quests within a few hours.”
    • “There are 14 of these main quests and 15 secondary ones - plenty to do to keep you busy for around 2-3 hours.”

  • music

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    58% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is consistently praised for being festive, cheerful, and relaxing, effectively enhancing the Christmas spirit and overall cozy atmosphere of the game. Players appreciate its quality and creativity, including fun interactive elements like pitch-changing radios, making it a standout and enjoyable aspect alongside cute characters and visuals.

    • “Wonderful music, cute characters, and I love being able to build my own unique Santa's village - a thoroughly enjoyable experience all around.”
    • “Music is very nice and got me in the Christmas spirit right away.”
    • “I normally turn music off when I record but instead I turned off monetization on my video because it was just too good to take away.”

  • humor

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is described as cute, warm, and festive, with light-hearted Christmas-themed jokes, funny characters, and amusing dialogue that adds charm and cheer. Players appreciate its cozy and easygoing comedic tone, with some playful easter eggs and clever touches that enhance the relaxed holiday experience. Overall, the humor is a well-liked aspect that complements the game's cheerful atmosphere.

    • “The couple of Animal Crossing jokes made me laugh.”
    • “There are also some funny items to collect that act like easter eggs - for example, a radio that can change the pitch of your background music when interacting with it (and 8-bitifying it).”
    • “Mechanics aren't hard, and the dialogue is very warm and funny.”

  • gameplay

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The gameplay is relaxed, cheerful, and easy to pick up, making it suitable for children and casual players. Recent updates introduced new mechanics like trains and stations, adding some variety, though the overall experience can feel repetitive. The warm dialogue and simple point-and-click controls contribute to a pleasant but straightforward gameplay experience.

    • “This year’s update brought new mechanics to the game, with the addition of trains, train stations, and tracks.”
    • “The point and click mechanic makes it an easy game to pick up for any aged player.”
    • “Mechanics aren't hard, and the dialogue is very warm and funny.”
    • “Wish the extra buildings like candy store or toy store affected gameplay.”

  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics feature charming pixel art with a festive, holiday-themed aesthetic that many players find visually appealing and immersive. While some found the low-end visuals less exciting, most appreciate the cute, fun visuals that complement the game's Christmas spirit.

    • “Graphic-wise, it features really nice pixel art with holiday appeal.”
    • “Love the graphics, they put me in the Christmas spirit!”
    • “Solid controls with fun visuals and fun music.”

  • emotional

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users find the game emotionally wholesome, cozy, and heartfelt, evoking a warm, festive atmosphere that is both polished and enjoyable. It delivers a charming, lighthearted experience that puts players in the Christmas spirit without being overly complex.

    • “It’s a pretty wholesome game at the modest price of $5 (with lots of replayability value as well), and playing it was for me as cozy as sipping a mug of hot chocolate on a cold winter night.”
    • “Fully enjoyed playing this game and really put me in the Christmas spirit, very wholesome and loved how polished it was.”
    • “A perfectly witty and wholesome Christmas game just in time for the holidays!”

  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is possible but can be tedious, especially when using the trackpad, and small text may add to the challenge. However, it offers a low-commitment crafting and grinding experience, appealing to those who enjoy winter-themed settings.

    • “If you're looking for a crafting/grinding/xmas fix with very little commitment required, this is your title.”
    • “You kind of can, you just have to use the trackpad but it is tedious and also the text is a little small if that is an issue for you.”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The game offers a cozy and enjoyable experience at a modest price, but its replayability is generally limited due to its short length and simplicity. Some players find good replay value, while others see it as minimal.

    • “It’s a pretty wholesome game at the modest price of $5, with lots of replayability value as well.”
    • “Worth the price but probably doesn't have much in the way of replay value.”

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users appreciate the monetization model, noting it is fair enough that they choose to keep monetization enabled rather than disabling it, reflecting a positive view of the game's approach to monetization.

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3h Median play time
3h Average play time
3-3h Spent by most gamers
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SantaCraft is a open world role playing game. Common tags for SantaCraft include indie, exploration, family friendly, pixel graphics, relaxing and others.

SantaCraft is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing SantaCraft.

SantaCraft was released on December 15, 2020.

SantaCraft was developed by Milkbag Games.

SantaCraft has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked SantaCraft for its music but disliked it for its story.

SantaCraft is a single player game.

Similar games include Littlewood, Hokko Life, Kynseed, Roots of Pacha, Garden Paws and others.