Looking for holiday-themed PC games to get into the holiday spirit? Here are our top picks.
PC games are a brilliant way to get into the holiday spirit, especially this year. With the pandemic pretty much ruining people’s planned gatherings and parties – not to mention, cancelling Christmas markets and holiday events altogether – holiday-themed titles are, in fact, among the very few ways left to do so. Luckily, some developers are still planning on rolling out their Christmas events, much like last year, which saw such titles as Red Dead Redemption 2 and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare get Yuletide updates. On top of those, there are quite a few games out there – indie and otherwise – that envelop players in all that cosy Christmas cheer. Just because you can’t sit at a long table with the whole family to stuff your tummies with ham and mashed potatoes this holiday season, that doesn’t mean all is lost. Put on a soft pair of warm socks, make yourself a nice delectable cup of Belgian hot chocolate (or mulled wine), and tuck into one of these PC games to celebrate the festive season. Everyone’s favorite life simulation game, Sims 4, has always done holidays well with expansion pack Seasons. It lets you celebrate things like Valentine’s Day (Love Day), Thanksgiving (Harvest Feast), and Christmas (Winterfest) in the game much like you would in real life. This year, it’s taken that to another level with winter-in-Japan-themed Snowy Escape. You might not be able to hit the actual slopes this year, but at least, you can do it vicariously through your sims. If it’s your first (or umpteenth) time celebrating Christmas alone, trust that you’re not the only one doing so this year. Luckily, you’ve got First Snow to keep you company and easily relate to, playing as Allison Merlo, a college freshman struggling through her first winter away from family and friends.
