10 Best Cozy Christmas Games To Play This Holiday Season
Merry Christmas! ‘Tis the season to spend time with the ones you love, unwrap presents and eat until you can no longer move. But you know what else is fun to do this time of year? Play some cozy Christmas games.
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I love Christmas. I really do.
The whole build up to the big day, especially that week before, fills me with gratitude. How lucky am I to have a couple of days off to spend with family and friends to play a few cozy Christmas games together. Not everyone gets that, and I never forget it.
I still remember working Christmas Day back when I was in hospitality. The long shifts. Fake smiling till my cheeks hurt. Every minute of my evening was planned so I could squeeze the most out of those precious few hours off. I just needed to curl up with a relaxing winter game to switch my brain off.
Christmas can be exhausting. Especially if you’re more introverted like me.
I want to see everybody and nobody at the same time. I crave the laughter, but I also enjoy the quiet after everyone has gone home and I can melt into the sofa in my comfies.
Some of my favorite Christmas day memories are from the post-dinner crashes on the sofa. When there’s no more cooking to do, my husband has washed up for me, and we play Blanc together. It has become our Christmas day tradition. But we still get stuck in the same spot every year.
Those goats just start acting like they are in Goat Simulator! Getting stuck in corners, and plain ignoring us. Then we remember why we only play it once a year. What’s Christmas without a bit of chaos?
Today I want to share with you some of the best cozy Christmas games to play either on your own or with your family this week. I’ve curated a selection of Christmas games on Switch, Steam, PlayStation and Xbox. So if it’s snow you want or you’re searching for games that make you feel all warm and fuzzy, I’ve got something for you.
What Makes a Game Feel Christmassy and Cozy?
I was watching Wallace and Gromit for the thousandth time at my annual family get together recently. It got me thinking how we all have our go-to TV series or film we watch each year but video games haven’t quite cornered the market yet.
Sure, there are games like Kingdom Hearts 2 which have a Christmas level (Christmas Town to be precise) but I wouldn’t pop it on just to play that section once a year.
My niece, who is only 17 months old, popped round the other day. Of course she brought my brother and sister in-law with her. First time I’ve seen them all year! Can time slow down please? While dinner was cooking I watched her pick up my Xbox controller and stand in front of my telly with the biggest grin on her face.
And in that moment, my heart melted. Core memory made, right?!
I started thinking about how lovely it would be for her to grow up with games that remind her of Christmas. Not just one snowy level, but whole games that feel warm and festive. Games that become part of her core memories, the same way films and songs do.
This is where indie developers, especially cozy game developers, can come into their own.
So I’m putting it to you developers. If you haven’t considered it yet, please create more Christmas-themed games. I really want games that have:
- A wintery, festive setting – Snow-dusted villages, glowing windows, Christmas markets and twinkling lights everywhere. If it looks like a Christmas card come to life, I’m buying that.
- A story that leaves you smiling – Not too heavy. And definitely not too dark. Just a lovely tale with hope at its heart and a feel-good ending. The kind of games both kids and adults can enjoy.
- A game you can play together in couch-co-op – Playing side by side with your partner, your kids, or a full sofa of your extended family, is where memories are made. Laughing, messing up, trying again.
With this in mind let me share with you some cozy games with Christmas vibes that I feel hit one or two of these qualities.
Top 10 Cozy Christmas Games I’m Playing this Year
1
Light Up The Town
Light up a small town in this gentle, casual holiday game. You are a young female ferret called Bean, who wants to spread some holiday cheer this year. Light Up The Town is a fun decorating game that’s easy for even new gamers to pick up. Click to throw a light or decoration and sprinkle some life into this sleepy town.
Light Up The Town is available on Steam
2
Winter Burrow
Winter Burrow is a cozy survival game about a mouse and its burrow. The game opens with a tragic backstory but you soon find your feet.
Brave the elements and journey out into the wilderness to collect your resources. But beware, the insect wildlife are also trying to survive the harsh weather. Explore, craft, knit warm sweaters, bake pies and find new friends, expand your survival handbook and solve the mystery of what happened to your Aunt.
Winter Burrow is available on Steam, Nintendo switch, PlayStation and Xbox
3
The Grinch: Christmas Adventures – Determined to Love Christmas
The Grinch has had a change of heart and now he wants to show every Who in Who-ville just how much. Get into the Christmassy spirit with him and Max swinging, sleighing, and even parachuting through the snowy land, gathering food to put on a festive feast.
This recent DLC has 6 new levels with a secret snow-filled level, fun gadgets to customize and even more accessories! You will need the base game to play. Grab it on Nintendo Switch from Amazon.
The Grinch: Christmas Adventures is available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox
4
Bread & Fred
The first of many co-op games on this list – Bread & Fred. Grab your best bud for help in this new co-op challenge to help two adorable penguins, Bread and Fred, reach the top of the snowy summit. Time your jumps, cling to walls and swing across gaps to see how far you can make it before you tumble all the way back down the mountain.
Bread & Fred is available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation & Xbox
5
Islands & Trains
Islands & Trains is a loveletter to building little toy train dioramas you loved in your childhood. This cozy, relaxing sandbox builder lets you build railroad on top of your beloved island and place animals in the countryside. No goals, no timer, no missions, no stress.
Now with a Christmas update. You get 12 new train engines/wagons (carrying christmas goodies, everything’s covered in snow, xmas-themed items and buildings like Rudolf the Reindeer, candy canes and ginger bread decorations, ice rinks and even a ski lift!
Islands & Trains is available on Steam
6
Tiny Bookshop
Tiny Bookshop is all about the fantasy of running a tiny second hand bookshop by the sea. Collect used books, curate your inventory and choose between the many scenic locations to set up shop. Of course, you’ll meet the town’s residents, cause mischief and form friendships, all the while catering to the coastal town’s reading habits.
Now with a seasonal update which includes a cozy snow sled, and four brand-new rugs are now available to help you tie your bookshop together!
Tiny Bookshop is available on Steam
7
Jackbox Party Pack 3
Jackbox Party Pack 3 is a collection of trivia, drawing, and joke writing party games. With 5 games to play – Quiplash, Trivia Murder Party 1, Guesspionage, Tee K.O. (my personal favorite) and Fakin’ It. It’s a fun party game for after Christmas dinner.
You can play with up to 8 family members by using your phone as your controller. When playing with remote players, you can use a video conferencing tool like Zoom, Steam Broadcast, Google Hangouts, Discord, and more to connect with others! And if you have a family member who doesn’t want to play but just watch they can join the audience!
Jackbox Party Pack 3 is available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and some Android and Apple TV’s
8
Milo and the Christmas Gift
Enjoy your Winter Holidays with Milo and the Christmas Gift. This short but sweet hand-drawn game is free-to-play. A point and click spin-off about our favourite little cat, Milo, who once again needs your assistance. But this time, Milo needs help finding one runaway Christmas Gift!
Milo and the Christmas Gift is free-to-play on Steam
9
It Takes Two
It Takes Two will always be on my cozy December games rotation. A genre-bending platform adventure game created purely for co-op. Play online or in couch co-op and work together across a huge variety of enjoyable challenges.
You play as the clashing couple Cody and May, two humans turned into dolls by a magic spell. Together, trapped in a fantastical world where the unpredictable hides around every corner, they are reluctantly challenged with saving their fractured relationship.
It Takes Two is available on Nintendo switch, Steam, Xbox and PlayStation
10
Unravel 2
Yarny is back with friends! Unravel Two is a puzzle-platform game that builds on the original game. Create your own Yarny and play with others in local co-op or as a single player.
Begin your adventure in a cold and imposing land, then watch your surroundings blossom with new life as you chase the spark of adventure. Approach every challenge with positivity and fearlessness to awaken the world around you, and discover an unbreakable bond between friends.
Unravel 2 is available on Steam, Nintendo switch, PlayStation and Xbox
Honorable Mentions: More Cozy Christmas Games to Try
- Lake: Season’s Greetings (DLC): The cozy narrative adventure Lake already gives you quiet postal routes and chill conversations. But the Season’s Greetings winter DLC adds seasonal flavour and snowy charm, making it ideal for winter vibes.
- The Long Dark: Not traditionally “cozy” but an unforgettable winter survival experience with stunning snowfall and atmospheric solitude. For grownups.
- Tailside: Cozy Cafe: This pixel-art café sim lets you sip coffee, serve adorable customers, and customise your café interior. Great for a cozy gaming session. Demo out now!
- Cast n Chill: Cast n Chill is a cozy idle fishing game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Now with local co-op and frozen lakes!
- Whisper of the House: A cozy game about organizing and decorating where you’ll take on various tasks from the townspeople.
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Sounds like you have some wonderful Christmas traditions!! These games seem to compliment the coziness well. Enjoy your holiday!
Merry Christmas Eric! Thank you for your kind words