A selection of cozy, Christmas-inspired video games is slated for release throughout 2025, offering festive fun across various platforms. Titles range from hidden object adventures to platformers and racing simulations, perfect for holiday gatherings. These announcements highlight a growing trend in seasonal gaming content.
Overview of Festive Releases
As the holiday season approaches, developers are bringing a wave of Christmas-themed games to enhance the cozy atmosphere. Published on December 7, 2025, the roundup from LadiesGamers spotlights several titles designed to capture the spirit of the holidays through family-friendly mechanics and immersive worlds.
Highlighted Titles
Jingle Strike VR: This VR bowling game launches on Steam for PC on November 15, 2025. It supports solo play or up to four players locally, making it ideal for Christmas parties.
Fantastic Findings: Hidden Seasons: A 3D hidden object experience arrives on Steam on November 24, 2025. Players explore detailed levels, uncovering items in festive settings like unwrapping gifts and clearing cobwebs.
Save The Doge 2: Releasing December 11, 2025, on Nintendo Switch (and compatible with Switch 2), this puzzle game involves protecting dog characters from threats like angry bees.
The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes: A platformer based on the popular toy debuts October 17, 2025, across Switch, Steam, PS5, and Xbox, appealing to families familiar with the Elf tradition.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: This collect-a-thon platformer with couch co-op launches September 26, 2025, on Switch, PS5, Xbox, and Steam. It offers improved gameplay over the 2010 Wii title.
Other upcoming games include Christmas Luge: The Journey (Steam, November 28, 2025), a pixel-art racing sim with mini-games; Storytime Cats – Meows and Mistletoes (Steam, TBA), a hidden cat finder; and Gingerbread Chocolatier, a simulation where players craft hot chocolate as a gingerbread character. For a darker tone, This Dead Winter (Steam, TBA) features a fox in a snowy fantasy world, while Pingbert’s Snow Ride (Steam, 2026) promises speedy penguin races.
These releases emphasize accessible, thematic gameplay without spoilers or complex narratives, ensuring broad appeal during the winter months.