In the Service of Mrs. Claus (2019)

Developer

Choice of Games

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG

Rating

3.8 of 5, 8 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 12 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A darkly imaginative text-based thriller where you unravel a mythic conspiracy through branching narrative choices, feeling like a secret agent in a world where folklore meets noir intrigue.

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What players say

Players praise the original take on Christmas fae lore and the freedom to shape your elf protagonist, but many find the romance lacking and the story too short. There is a split over the Egyptian and Greek mythology elements, with some calling them unnecessary.

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