Step into the shadowy side of the holiday season with our handpicked selection of Christmas-themed horror games! Forget silent nights and peaceful snowfalls; here, each jingle bell heralds a new scare, and every snowflake whispers tales of terror. We’ve scoured the gaming world to bring you the most thrilling and chilling experiences where festive cheer meets fear. Prepare to transform your tranquil holiday into an exhilarating escapade of frights with these spine-chilling games. Let the haunting holiday adventure begin!
Dead Rising 4
This game marks the return of Frank West, a photojournalist, in a zombie-infested world. It’s Christmas time in Willamette, Colorado, and a mysterious outbreak has overrun the Willamette Memorial Megaplex Mall and surrounding town with dangerous and deadly predators. Frank finds himself trapped in a place where anything and everything is a weapon. The Christmas setting adds a unique twist to the zombie apocalypse theme, making it a perfect blend of horror and holiday spirit.
Crimson Snow
This game takes a dark turn on Christmas, where something sinister lurks behind the holiday decorations. You and your girlfriend must survive the horrors of Christmas night. The game’s plot revolves around a joyful Christmas time turned nightmare, offering a chilling experience for players.
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Krampus is Home
Sebastian, a teenager, awaits his parents on a cold Christmas night, only to discover an evil presence lurking around. Inspired by Central European folklore, this survival horror game revolves around Krampus, a creature known for punishing misbehaving children during the Christmas season. The game blends stealth, action, and advanced AI for an unpredictable and terrifying experience.
Slay Bells
This virtual reality survival horror game is set during the festive season. While specific plot details are scarce, the title and VR format suggest a deeply immersive and possibly terrifying Christmas-themed experience.
Visage
A first-person psychological horror game set in a mysterious, ever-changing house. The game combines uncannily comforting and horrifyingly realistic environments for a genuinely terrifying experience. While not directly in the Horror Games set on Christmas chategory, its eerie atmosphere makes it a great choice for horror enthusiasts during the holidays.
September 7th
Released for Christmas, this short horror game is set in 2009 and follows the story of Dima, a graduate student who moves into a new apartment with his family. The arrival of a Christmas Elf doll marks the beginning of strange and terrifying events. The game is a psychological horror in the genre of “walking simulator.”
Frosty Nights
A first-person/point-and-click hybrid horror game focusing on atmosphere and suspense. The game tells a grizzly story where a seemingly cute snowman turns into a horrifying entity. Players must watch for unexpected guests and survive the frosty nights.
Until Dawn
An interactive drama horror game where players control eight young adults trying to survive on Blackwood Mountain. The game features a butterfly effect system where choices impact the story. Set in a snowy, isolated mountain, it’s perfect for a chilling winter playthrough, though not directly related to Christmas.
Parasite Eve
Set around Christmas in New York City, this game follows NYPD officer Aya Brea who battles against an entity named Eve. Eve plans to destroy the human race through spontaneous human combustion. The game spans from December 24th to 29th, 1997, blending the festive atmosphere with a paranormal nightmare.
Krampus Kills
This game is yet to be explored for its plot and Christmas connection. However, given its title, it likely involves the folklore figure Krampus, known for punishing naughty children during the Christmas season. This could offer a unique and terrifying twist on traditional holiday tales.
Silent Nights
Just like “Krampus Kills,” the plot and Christmas connection of “Silent Nights” are yet to be discovered. The title suggests a deceptive calm, potentially involving eerie, silent nights of Christmas with an underlying horror theme.
As we wrap up our chilling journey through the best horror games for Christmas, remember to check out December sales on various gaming platforms. This holiday season, these thrilling games might just be your next great find at a discount. And the adventure doesn’t stop there.
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Happy haunting!
