Crimson Snow

Crimson Snow was one of the holiday-themed horror games I played around Christmas, and honestly? It surprised me. Going into it, I didn’t expect much—most of the games in that lineup were short, cheap-looking indie titles—but this one stood out.

First off, the story was wild. Like… wild. I was genuinely not prepared for just how far a crazy ex would go to pull all of this off. It was unhinged in a way that kept me hooked the entire time.

Gameplay-wise, it was a lot of fun. You get a little bit of everything: stealthy sneak-by moments, full-on chase scenes, and wandering around a creepy house with a flashlight that barely works (which is always a special kind of stressful). It kept things fresh and never felt boring.

Now, is this the kind of game you’d expect from a massive development studio pumping out high-dollar titles? No. But that’s not a bad thing. What it is is a really enjoyable horror experience that knows what it’s trying to be and executes it well.

If you’re putting together a list of holiday-themed horror games to play around Christmas, Crimson Snow is definitely worth adding. It’s creepy, entertaining, and way better than you might expect at first glance. ❄️👀