Spice Up Your Holiday with Christmas Video Games [2024]

The holiday season is fun, whether that is time spent with family and friends or playing games to enjoy your time. Good Christmas video games are an enjoyable pastime activity during the holiday. We tailored a list of Christmas video games for you to enjoy.

Hot Christmas Video Games For Adults

1. Dead Rising 4

If you need an action-adventure video game to enjoy this Christmas, the Deading Rising 4 game should move to your top list. You get to fight off zombies using imaginative and sophisticated weapons. Stunning graphics and great gameplay. The game is not free. You can buy it on various platforms, like Xbox One and PC.

⭐Features

1. The game has a single-player and multiplayer mode. For the multiplayer, 4 players can combine to challenge the zombies in a co-op mode.
2. Apart from the main story, you can entertain and reward yourself with several extra challenges and quests that come with the game.
3. You can also take gameplay pictures to earn Prestige Points that allow you to level up and unlock new powers.

2. Overwatch 2

If you want something different from the zombie war, Overwatch 2 is an enjoyable game for you this Christmas.

It is one of the best shooting games on the market. The wonderland seasonal events of the game take you through the holiday to January. You can also take up several LTMs like the Yeti Hunter and Mei’s Snowball Offensive while experiencing the festive variations of games' maps. It is available on PS4 and 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Windows.

⭐Features

1. This game is free to play.
2. The game also has a PvP mode (Push) that allows teams to fight for who will control a robot.
3. There is also a ping system that helps you point teammates to specific areas of the map.

3. Holiday Hoarders

Next is Holiday Hoarders. This fun and dramatic Christmas game gives an Agent 47 role with a mission to go to Paris and stop 2 professional thieves, Marv Gonif and Harry Bagnato, who plan to steal money on Christmas nights. You can disguise yourself as Santa or any of the other characters available while you protect the streets from the thieves.

⭐Features

1. There are 5 challenges in the game mission.
2. There are multiple disguises for the player, including a tuxedo, chef, stylist, palace staff, Santa 4, security guard, and more.
3. Multiple weapons and firearms are available, including Bartoli 75R and 12G, Fire Poker, Katana, Screw Driver, etc.
4. You will also find explosive weapons, including flash grenades and explosive propane flasks.

4. Batman: Arkham Origins

Here is the story. You take the role of Batman and patrol the streets of Gotham and Arkham on Christmas Eve. The antagonists you will challenge will also wear Christmas holiday outfits.

Your job is to fight Black Mask and his hired assassin, Killer Croc. The real twist is, at some point, there is a $50 million bounty on you for anyone who can defeat you. And this leads to many assassins coming into Gotham City. And, you must fight them all off.

⭐Features

1. The Multiplayer has two game modes: Invisible predator online and hunter, hunted.
2. Players can customize their approach and weapons.
3. You will find hero characters and allies, like Captain James Gordon, Barbara Gordon, Robin, Harvey Bullock, etc.
4. Also, there are villain characters and assassins like Shiva, Bane, Firefly, Killer Croc, etc.

5. Spider-Man: Miles Morales (Marvel)

You cannot compile a list of the best Christmas video games and omit Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales.

This game is a spin-off from the 2020 Spider-Man continues Insomniac Games series. It takes Spider-Man-in-training on an exciting adventure while Peter Parker is away for a few weeks over Christmas, on a trip to Symkaria.

⭐Features

1. There are various popular characters like Jasmin Savoy Brown as Phin Mason and veteran VAs like Travis Willingham, Ashly Burch, Troy Baker, Fred Tatasciore, etc.
2. It is a single-player game.
3. It also features a Steam cloud, partial control support, and remote play on TV.

6. NBA JAM: On Fire Edition - Classic Sports Game

Let's side-step all the zombie and action-adventure stuff. This Christmas video game classic is for sports lovers and has been one of the most popular since its 1993 release. The 'On Fire Edition' is a new addition that recollects when Santa Claus played the game with other characters.

⭐Features

1. You can enjoy an AI system that can learn your moves and throw them at you.
2. There is the Jam-arena-play solo and road trip mode, where you team up with your friends and challenge other teams.
3. NBA Jam online roster where you can find animations, JAM challenges, new characters, more NBA players, etc.

7. Super Mario Odyssey: Snow Kingdom

This game stands out for the variety of its different levels, including sunny beaches, hot deserts, and the Snow Kingdom - a world of snow and ice in Shiveria that dazzles with all the glamor of Christmas.

There are 50 Purple Coins and 55 total Power Moons in the Snow Kingdom. As a player, you must avoid any wrong step that may lead to dropping into the dangerously cold sea.

⭐Features

1. There are two theme songs, Break Free (Lead The Way) and Jump Up, Super Star!
2. There are also different costumes for Mario.
3. Co-op mode allows a second player to control Cappy separately from Mario.
4. It is compatible with Toy-Con VR Goggles.

8. The Escapists - Santa's Sweatshop & Santa's Shakedown

This game is a Christmas-themed add-on to the original game, The Escapists. It is an intense game where you have to survive and escape from prison. Santa's Shakedown and Sweatshop are free add-ons.

You play as an elf. And unlike the real world, where we know Santa as loving and caring, he is causing suffering to elves in this game. Your goal is to escape his sweatshop and prison.

⭐Features

1. Single and multiplayer escape.
2. You will find plenty of Christmas-themed characters, jobs, levels, and dialogue throughout the game.
3. Exciting festive soundtrack and music while you play.

9. Call of Duty: Snowball Fight

This Christmas version of the Call of Duty game swaps guns for snowballs. It is a limited-time mode for the Christmas holiday. So, instead of shooting the enemies, you will be fighting them with large chunks of snow.

⭐Feature

1. Christmas-styled dock maps or winter docks decorated in Christmas fits.
2. Players can receive mystery gifts to unlock new powers like bigger snowballs, or the ability to turn into snowmen and hide within the snow.

10. Saints Row IV- How The Saints Saved Christmas

Santa Claus is trapped in a simulation. An evil doppelganger has taken over, his name is Santa Clawz. The saints must now rescue the real Santa, although they do not believe in Christmas. Who will restore joy to the world?

⭐Features

1. There are 2 new activities (Genki Holiday and Naughty and Nice) and 3 new missions.
2. The game also features multiple collectibles like Letters to Santa and Snowman Vignettes.

Exciting Christmas Video Games For Kids

1. Freeze Easy Peek from Banjo Kazooie

This adventure Christmas-themed game for a younger crowd that features Banjo and his friend, Kazooie who must try everything within their powers to save Banjo's sister, Toy from Gruntilda, the evil witch.

⭐Features

1. There are 9 worlds, 1 overworld, and 1 start world.
2. Fairytale style.
3. Hgh-quality and vibrant textures and use of static objects.

Level design featuring the Stonehenge-like ruins, Conga's Tree in Mumbo's Mountain, and thatched huts, etc.

2. Christmas Night into Dreams

Christmas Nights is a Christmas-themed free game integrated into the original Night into Dreams classic that is suitable for a younger crowd. The game takes you into a thrilling encounter of trying to save Ideyas and return them to the Ideya palace.

⭐Features

1. The game is dynamic, and the background features change according to the time of the year.
2. There are many interesting trivia, like the ruby on Night Chest.
3. Line and time attack, allowing the player to aim for the highest record or best time in Frozen Bell.

3. Kirby's Epic Yarn

In this game, the player is banished to a world made of only fabrics, the Patch Land. To be free, you must collect pieces of magic yarn to restore the torn kingdom.

⭐Features

1. It features unique graphics of an animated yarn and a world of textiles rendered in a knitted design.
2. Players get unique abilities to transfer into fire trucks or missile tanks if they enter certain areas.

4. Chthulhu Saves Christmas

What if you wake up on Christmas day, lost everything, and the only way to get it all back is to save Santa? That's the plot of Cthulhu Saves Christmas. Cthulhu loses his power yet again. Can you rescue Santa Claus from Christmas Evil to regain it?

⭐Features

1. Players can transform into multiple characters.
2. Players can fight Mari Lwyd, the Krampus, and other Christian league villains.

That is a list of some games that you can enjoy during Christmas. But you also need a fitting device to play these games. Here are some of the best ones to consider.

Consoles and Devices to Play Christmas Video Games

1. Xbox 360

The 360 comes with great features that make it exciting for players.

For instance, there are 3 USB ports for connecting devices or controllers and 2 slots for extra 64MB memory units. With blazing-fast memory, the 500-MHz custom ATI processor delivers a top-notch graphics performance.

Add the 512MB of GDDR3 RAM shared by the CPUs and GPUs, and you have a solid gaming device. There is also HD support for games, and you can set the audio to mono, stereo, or Dolby. You can reward yourself with a whopping 20GB detachable hard drive if you get the premium package.

Price: $166.24

2. XBox Series X

3 words describe the Xbox Series X. That is Speed, power, and fun.

It boasts 8K HDR, 12 teraflops graphic processing, and a 3D spatial sound experience that gives players a realistic experience.

Price: $534

3. Playstation 4 (Original)

The PS4 comes in other varieties like Slim and Pro. This console is about ease, from connecting to the TV via HDMI to booting and set-up.

Looking for real power? Check out the 500GB and 5,400rpm hard drive. And if you want more, you can exchange for a 2.5-inch SATA drive with a larger capacity. Ports are abundant for optical, ethernet, auxiliary (for PS camera), plus a pair of USB 3.0 that sits in front of the console.

Cost: $299

4. Playstation 5

Sony's flagship video game console has the credentials of a top-notch device.

The 825 GB SSDcustom internal storage, snappy AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based GPU infrastructure, 16GB GDDR6 memory, and an optional optical drive make for a sturdy gaming experience. Throw in the 3D AudioTech, and you can see why gamers love this console. The hardware also looks beautiful.

Price: $499

Apart from the consoles, you also need a computer to play video games, and any modern computer can do the job. Some of these games are also available on mobile devices. So, a laptop for gaming is the best choice. Although it can be costly, the Black Friday laptop deals are right for you. Well, no matter what devices you use, you can still enjoy Christmas video games as a lone player or with your friends.

Final Words

Christmas is around the corner. And everyone talks about Santa, gifts, holidays, and the carols. But there is also the fun aspect, with several Christmas video games to enjoy. Aside from action and thriller games for adults, there are also fun Christmas video games for kids. And that is the beauty of Christmas. There is something for everyone to enjoy.