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

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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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