The Holiday Story (2025)

Developer: JustTomcuk
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 109 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 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 short, slow-paced walking simulator set on a nostalgic Christmas eve, with a quiet, eerie atmosphere.

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What players say

Players describe a very short horror walking sim with a creepy holiday atmosphere and jump scares, but many report it is unplayable due to broken mouse look controls or poor optimization. Those who got it running are split: some enjoy the unsettling vibes and quirky story, while others are frustrated by the slow walking speed, a badly executed chase sequence, and a laughably bad ending.

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