Merry XMerge (2023)

Developer: PiHoEntertainment
Publisher: Yin Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 55 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A gentle, competitive board game where you drag and rotate treats to build attractive Christmas cakes and candies.

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What players say

Players are split on this Christmas merge game. Some find it addictive and relaxing with cute art and two themes, while others call it repetitive and warn about fake reviews and a price jump from £0.89 to £8.23. The single looping carol track and slightly janky mouse controls are common criticisms.

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