The Christmas Cackler (2025)

Developer: MyGrandfather Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 55 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 30 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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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 playful yet tense game where you hide from a holiday monster while trying to complete a drawing.

comedic horrorfirst personchristmas themedstealthtensewhimsical

What players say

Players describe The Christmas Cackler as a very short, silly horror comedy with goofy voice acting and a cheap price. Most enjoy the laughs, though some find it too easy and more of a point-and-click game than a walking sim.

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