Butcher of the North (2025)

Developer: Admia
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 118 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 29 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A grim, action-driven revenge tale where you stalk through a hostile Christmas workshop, facing unnatural threats in a tense and unsettling atmosphere.

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What players say

Players describe it as a very short Christmas horror game that relies on a few loud jump scares. The unique premise of a boy stealing gifts from Santa is praised, but many note the abrupt ending and some report performance issues even on modest hardware.

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