The best games for Christmas 2025

about 1 month ago, by Enzo

As the holiday season approaches, Christmas is the perfect time to immerse yourself in new gaming worlds. Between cozy evenings, extra free time, and the desire to share good times alone or with family, video games naturally find their place at the heart of this magical period. Here is a selection of the best games to play during Christmas, to keep the fun going long after the presents have been unwrapped.

Let's start our list with a stand-alone game from an extremely well-known franchise, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. From the outset and throughout the game, the action takes place in New York in the middle of winter. The streets are beautifully snow-covered and numerous light decorations illuminate the buildings. Shortly after the game begins, we find ourselves in an intimate setting at the main character's mother's house, enjoying a pleasant Christmas meal with two other friends. Yakuza 5 Remastered takes place on the other side of the globe, in a very immersive winter in Japan.

For something a little quieter, with less noise and crime, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the game to turn to. A very popular Nintendo franchise, this installment has the same cozy atmosphere as the rest of the series. It features winter decorations, snowmen, and even an in-game event called Gift Day. In the same vein, Stardew Valley offers an event called Winter Star Festival on the 25th of every winter. A villager is randomly selected to give you a gift, and you will be randomly assigned another villager to whom you must give a gift.

Now let's talk about online games like Fortnite, which doesn't shy away from offering seasonal events on numerous occasions. The Christmas period is no exception, as every year there is the Winterfest event, which brings lots of decorations, daily gifts, and snow-covered maps. In the same vein, Overwatch 2 features the seasonal Winter Wonderland mode, bringing similar elements to the game. Dead Rising 4, meanwhile, is an action game completely steeped in the Christmas spirit... but with zombies, in an infested but beautifully decorated shopping mall.

For those who prefer to return to long snowy walks, head to Skyrim. Between the mountain slopes covered in a beautiful white blanket, candlelit villages, and the cozy atmosphere of inns, there's plenty to do. For a slightly more dynamic walk, Batman: Arkham Origins takes place on Christmas Eve in a snow-covered Gotham City. Finally, The Long Dark offers what is surely one of the most gentle polar worlds to explore. It is a contemplative experience of survival and exploration that challenges players. Here, you have to think for yourself as you venture into vast, frozen wildernesses.

Ultimately, Christmas is much more than just a holiday season: it's also the perfect opportunity to escape, share, and create memories around video games. Whether played solo to fully immerse yourself in an adventure, or multiplayer to bring family and friends together, the games presented here offer experiences for all tastes and ages. All that's left to do is pick up your controller, launch the game of your dreams, and enjoy these moments of relaxation and conviviality. May this unique time of year be filled with fun, sharing... and gaming. Happy holidays to all!