Games like Back Home for Christmas

"Sumire" is a single-player Anime Adventure game with an intriguing story and good mechanics, featuring a disenchanted girl who must complete tasks for a mischievous spirit in a picturesque Japanese village before nightfall. The game is a narrative quest-driven adventure with a one-day time limit, offering a variety of lush, beautiful environments and challenges. With outstanding visuals and spectacular music, "Sumire" tells a wholesome story of personal growth and self-discovery.

"A Taste of the Past" is a narrative-driven game following Mei, a Chinese-American high school student grieving the loss of her mother. After discovering her mother's recipes are missing, Mei embarks on a train journey with her ancestors, learning about self-love, healing, and her cultural heritage through cooking and reliving precious moments. The game features hand-drawn art, original voice acting, and cozy cooking minigames.

"Arcade Spirits" is a romantic visual novel set in a timeline where the 1983 video game crash never happened. You work at the Funplex arcade, interacting with unique characters and exploring potential romances. Customize your character and make roleplaying-based choices to build relationships with seven romanceable characters.

"Venba" is a single-player kid-friendly simulation game that offers an intriguing story and exceptional gameplay. As Venba, a South Indian immigrant mother, you connect with your son through cooking while discovering your family's heartfelt story of love, loss, and self-discovery. The game features authentic South Indian cooking puzzles, with a brand-new in-game cookbook to try the dishes in real life, accompanied by a sensational soundtrack inspired by regional music.

"Goodbye Volcano High" is a cinematic narrative game starring Lachlan Watson, featuring hand-drawn art and meaningful choices. As a senior in a world facing destruction, players must navigate personal growth, familial relationships, and potential romance. The game is written using the storytelling engine behind "Heaven's Vault," "Sorcery!," and "80 Days."

It is the 1920s, and in a sleepy Sussex village, beekeeper and former world's greatest detective Sherlock Holmes is trying to arrange a pleasant clifftop picnic for his lifelong companion Dr Watson. The only problem is that a series of mysteries keep getting in the way! Explore a seaside town It’s the day of the village fete, a suspicious new neighbour has taken a lease on  a long-abandone…

"Twofold" is a casual, single-player game with an intriguing story, good graphics, and pleasant music. As Olive, a student in a dire academic situation, you'll rely on the help of two club leaders, who happen to be close friends with a complicated relationship. This story-driven game explores themes of love, family, and connection, challenging you to navigate and understand the tensions threatening to tear this close-knit group apart. Olive's perspective as an outsider will offer unique insights as you strive to preserve these fragile bonds.

"We Are OFK" is an interactive episodic series that follows Itsumi Saito's journey of starting a band in LA's music scene. Experience her story through animated episodes and music videos, where you'll engage in activities like arguing over lyrics and sending texts. The game features OFK's debut tracks and offers an immersive look into the highs and lows of pursuing creative dreams.

Wanderstop is a single-player, narrative-driven simulation game where you manage a tea shop in a magical forest as Alta, a fallen fighter reluctant to stay. Experience a cozy atmosphere filled with wonderful graphics, delightful music, and an interesting, wholesome story, while grinding through tea-making rituals and interacting with unique, humorous travelers. Though full of bugs, its fantastic gameplay and heartfelt plot create a truly memorable journey.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage follows four high school girls in the 90s as they form a punk band and uncover a life-changing mystery. Players alternate between 1995 and 2022 to piece together hidden secrets while shaping the story through deep, reactive conversations. It’s a heartfelt journey of friendship, memories, and dark truths beneath Velvet Cove’s surface.