Hustomten (2020)

Developer: Black Curtain Studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 20 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A darkly whimsical survival horror where you frantically gather snacks while a mischievous farm elf punishes neglect.

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What players say

Players call it a short, arcade-style Christmas horror game where you collect snacks while avoiding a hungry elf. Opinions split on the challenge: some enjoy chasing a high score, while others say dying makes the game too hard due to rats eating food faster and performance issues.

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