Games like A Visit from St. Nicholas

"Under the Sand" is a post-apocalyptic adventure game set in an endless desert caused by global warming. The player embarks on a journey in an old pickup truck, fulfilling their late father's last request. The game features a generated road and car customization, allowing players to assemble, repair, refuel, and tune their vehicle. This version is completely redone and now supports Windows 11.

MakeRoom is a charming single-player simulation game where you design cozy spaces using over 1,100 objects and custom furniture tools. With masterful graphics, an amazing soundtrack, and gentle design requests, it offers both guided and freeform building experiences. Despite being very grinding, it delivers good gameplay and a highly emotional sandbox journey.

Waking up naked in a slaughterhouse, you must escape and travel through a dystopian world to uncover the truth of your origins. Burning Daylight is a sci-fi adventure game, set in a dystopian future with light puzzle elements and environmental storytelling.

"Polyball is a physics-based platformer game with local multi-player for up to 2 players. Offering single-player, co-op, and PvP modes, players can compete on global leaderboards or against friends in split-screen. With over 60 levels and DLC plans, it's a modern take on classic ball rolling games, offering both casual and competitive gameplay."

"SummerHouse" is a single-player strategy game boasting wonderful gameplay, spectacular graphics, and an exceptional soundtrack. Players craft a neighborhood of cozy homes in various settings with no goals or challenges, creating a dense and highly emotional atmosphere. This small-scale building game is perfect for those seeking relaxation and creativity.

"Flower" is an award-winning, PC game that lets you control the wind as you explore and interact with lush environments. By navigating through various landscapes, you can change and balance the environment, creating a unique and enthralling experience. The game is part of the first permanent video game collection at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

"NeonCode is a free, single-player cyberpunk indie adventure game set in a stylized open world city. Inspired by Blade Runner, Miami Vice, and Telltale games, it features a good plot, impressive graphics, and stellar music. Recommended system requirements include an Intel i5 8400 CPU, 8GB RAM, and a 2GB VRAM GPU."

Cosmic DJ is a musical adventure game where you become the legendary Cosmic DJ and restore harmony to the galaxy. Explore six adventures to repair the Jamtennas using intuitive, tap-based controls and a classic grid sequencer. Create and share your galactic beats by automatically generating MP3s and album cover artwork.

FlowScape is a single-player, violence-free game that allows players to create their own nature scenes by painting with over 300 models and 20 landscapes. With advanced paint options, physics, and the ability to import custom models, players can build their own private paradise and add life to their landscape. However, it has been noted for its grinding gameplay and occasional bugs.

Creative Core Pathway – Learning Summary I completed Unity’s Creative Core Pathway, a comprehensive series of projects designed to build a strong foundation in all the major creative domains of game development. Through hands-on lessons, I learned how to bring environments, characters, and interactions to life using Unity’s powerful creative tools. Shaders & Materials I learned how to cont…