Underplayed Gems

Santa's Last Stand (2025)

Santa's Last Stand cover
Developer
DeathWishGames
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 17 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic, darkly comedic shoot 'em up where you defend Santa from rebellious elves using deckbuilding and survival tactics.

action rogueliketop-down shooterdarkly funnyfast-pacedstrategicdeckbuildingretro pixel graphicssurvival combat

What players say

Players are split: some find it a fun Vampire Survivors-style romp, while others call it a low-effort twin-stick shooter with missing features like a quit button and gamepad support. Reviewers consistently note the need for auto-aim and auto-attack, and debate over the use of AI-generated art.

Screenshots

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