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‘Tis the season for frolicking in the snow, spending time with loved ones, and hunting for good deals on Steam. Well, there’s no price better than free, so we’ve tracked down some Christmas games you can enjoy without spending a penny. Whether you want stealth, comedy, horror, or even some Santa-themed PvP, every game here is going on the ‘Nice’ List. Toss in some snow, ornaments, and holiday snacks, and you have the makings of a winter extravaganza. Here are five free Christmas games you can play on Steam to ward away that winter gloom.
For Goodness Sake
The Halloween chills don’t have to end just because Christmas arrives. For Goodness Sake is every bit the spooky adventure it appears. Every December, a child disappears from your town. Now it’s your turn to prove that you’re one of the good kids. Fail to do your chores properly, and Krampus might snatch you away. For Goodness Sake is heavy on atmosphere, and there are even multiple endings. To Krampus or not to Krampus is the question.
Long Live Santa!
Long Live Santa! is a free third-person PvP fighting game. In it, bearded Norwegian men fight to claim the title of Santa after the old Claus dies. If any of that sounds appealing, you’ll be delighted to know the gameplay matches that whimsical tone. Grab a Candy Crossbow or Santa Sword and dispatch other players in a Christmas free-for-all. With up to 20 players competing for North Pole supremacy, these matches get funny fast.
Secret Santa
Most Christmas games don’t dwell on the whole B&E aspect of Santa’s annual gift deliveries, but Secret Santa sure does. This 2D stealth game tasks you with delivering presents. Specifically, it tasks you with delivering presents without getting detected, stabbed, blown up, or otherwise removed from the Living List.
With 30 stages, there’s a surprising amount of content here, and the stealth groove is easy to get into. If you’re into pixel art and pilfering, you might not want this Santa to stay secret for long.
Tiny Stories: Santa Closes
You and your penguin bestie must save Christmas, and you only have until 8pm. That paper-thin premise is all this brief point-and-click adventure needs to get going. Its stark, minimalist art is the perfect complement to its storybook plot. You can finish Tiny Stories: Santa Closes in the time it takes to brew some hot cocoa, but that’s all you need. It’s funny but never overbearing, and it leaves you wanting more of its winter hijinks. Relish it like a fresh blanket of snow soon to melt.
Ho-Ho-Home Invasion
The Steam description contains a cheeky “Santa Game Solid” reference, which is all you need to know about this isometric stealth game. Just like Secret Santa, Ho-Ho-Home Invasion tasks you with delivering presents without getting caught. Unlike Secret Santa, Ho-Ho-Home Invasion has an Elf-made training program populated with deadly robots. Can you outsmart the ingenuity of your elven employees? The price to find out is free.
