Games like The Claws of the Substitute Santa

Room 40 is a puzzle game where you play as Amy, a code breaker deciphering secret messages using historical encryption methods. Solve 16 unique puzzles plus 4 challenging bonus messages by applying analytical tools to uncover hidden meanings. Experience a journey through ciphers from ancient Greece to complex WWII codes.

In "Arevan," an Arevan prince, Maurean, embarks on a quest to investigate mysterious murders in various kingdoms. Joined by companions, he explores pyramids, battles monsters, and solves puzzles, revealing shocking truths leading to a bitter confrontation. This 16-bit style RPG, published on Steam, is from Aldorlea Games, known for best-sellers like "Millennium," "Asguaard," and "Moonchild."

Midnight Presents is a thrilling adventure game where you play as a boy who is determined to catch Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Along the way, you will discover the secrets of your family, the magic of the holiday season, and the true meaning of giving. Will you be able to catch Santa in the act, or will you learn that some things are better left unseen? Evan Frost was a cheerful and curious boy…

Designed for the Anime and Manga Tribute TTRPG Jam, Whoops! I Broke Down in this Weird City and Need Money FAST is a solo journaling (optional) homage to filler episodes. You'll pull a character from a different TTRPG (or make one up), and they'll break down in whatever vehicle they were riding in. Whoops! Saddled with $500 in debt (not too shabby if you were in a giant mech, but ouch if you were …

It’s your first day on the job in Santa’s workshop, but it’s already off to a bad start. Santa isn’t impressed with your work, and now he’s chasing you down. The only way out? WRAP THE PRESENTS the job is simple :)

Trash Tycoon: Idle Trampire is a single-player simulation game where you tap trash, hire hobos, and build your empire in a gritty idle tycoon setting. Manage resources and grow your trash collection to rise to power. Note that the game features frequent advertisements, which may affect the experience.

"Killer Sudoku" is a logic-based puzzle game where players fill a 9x9 grid with digits 1-9, ensuring that each row, column, and outlined box contains unique values. The "Killer" aspect adds additional constraints, requiring players to satisfy sum equations given for certain regions. With multiple difficulty levels, it offers a fun and challenging experience for both casual and experienced puzzle solvers.

Hope is Not a Plan A solo journaling game in which you will document your attempts to deliver a very complicated engineering project on time and under budget.  You hope for success, but you will most likely fail, damage your reputation, and lose your job. So it goes. A Game of Conflicting Responsibilities Your company has entrusted you with millions of dollars of other people's money. They expect …

This is a non linear storytelling game about heroes reminiscing over their journeys, questioning motives and accomplishments. The game is finished, but I will keep working on it. I'm a Brazilian game designer, and this is a very experimental game. This campaign will help me improve this game further: get proper English language revision, playtests, professional book editing, and  improved art and …

Relive the days of the 1990s pet game craze with Mini Monsters for the Playdate Console! Built to mimic the games of old, you will have to take care of your pet through out the day as it continues to play in real time, even when your not!  Mini Monsters is designed to consume very little battery and is intended to be left open and idle just like a dedicated virtual pet would be. However this does …