{"id":181691,"date":"2021-12-22T15:41:50","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T14:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=181691"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:59:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:59:25","slug":"best-christmas-arcade-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/best-christmas-arcade-games\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Christmas Arcade games for 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Everyone is getting for the festive season, preparing their favorite hobbies for what should be an enjoyable time. At the top of that list are games that feature Christmas themes<\/strong>, and you\u2019ll find several of them in various genres. Some of the best AAA games even have Christmas updates for the next few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for some family Christmas game ideas<\/strong>, here\u2019s our list of the best ones to look at for 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santa Claus in Trouble<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Christmas won\u2019t be the same without presents, which is why your help is needed in Santa Claus in Trouble<\/a>. It seems the man in red has lost his gifts<\/strong> and needs to search through ten levels to find them. To do so, he travels over various platforms and overcomes a few obstacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Christmas game mainly features jumping mechanics<\/strong> where a fall means you fail. There\u2019s a scoreboard that reflects how many gifts you retrieved, so you\u2019ll be aiming for the highest points possible. Compare it with your family\u2019s level runs to see who can be the top player in the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chicken Invaders II: Christmas Edition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you remember the retro game Space Invaders that was so popular in the 80\u2019s on the classic Atari console? Well, chickens have had enough of how they\u2019ve been treated and are attacking earth. Such is the premise of Chicken Invaders II: Christmas Edition<\/a>. It\u2019s a DLC update to the original game, with the chickens dressed up in festive gear<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also spot some other lovable creatures, such as the snowman. There are massive eggs that offload massive rewards <\/strong>once destroyed, but you\u2019ll need your wits about you when you reach the boss levels. So, which do you destroy first: the chicken or the egg?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Snowboard Santa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What happens when Father Christmas takes a break in the North Pole? He goes snowboarding, of course. In Snowboard Santa<\/a>, you have a side platform game<\/strong> where you attempt to do some jumps over snowy hills and rack up points. The graphics may be basic compared to other titles, but it\u2019s still an exhilarating experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are only a few levels, but you can challenge your children<\/strong> to see who can go the furthest with the most points. As you progress, you\u2019ll find it more challenging to remain on your board. It\u2019s an addictive game, but the fun only lasts for a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christmas Crisis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a fun Christmas eve game that\u2019s set the night before the special day. Christmas Crisis<\/a> sets the scene with an introduction as to why you need to help deliver gifts to various homes<\/strong>. It also has a side-scrolling gameplay mechanic, and you\u2019ll drop the presents as you sleigh through the night sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As far as the actions go, there are only a few buttons to manage<\/strong>. You\u2019ll control the direction of the flight and throw the gifts onto homes. Players that know the Paperboy game from 1985 might be familiar with this type of gameplay.  Make sure you don\u2019t miss any for the ultimate score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Santa Ride<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s another family Christmas game idea if you\u2019re keen on collecting lost presents<\/strong>. Santa Ride<\/a> has 3D graphics and gameplay, and it feels slightly like a racing game. There are start and endpoints, and you have a specific amount of time to complete levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The challenge is not missing any gifts along the way<\/strong>. You won\u2019t be able to turn around, as the sleigh will just continue forward. The more presents you collect, the higher your final score will be. You\u2019ll also have different levels for a change of scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christmas Eve Crisis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not to be confused with the earlier-mentioned game with a similar name, Christmas Eve Crisis<\/a> is another side-platform game<\/strong> where you help Santa collect lost gifts. However, the plot of this story is that he replaced his reindeer with a new motor, which fails and causes him to crash. With only your assistance, he needs to find all the presents before Christmas arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mechanics are basic and easy for your children to play. You\u2019ll run through various levels<\/strong>, jumping and overcoming obstacles to collect all the loot you lost before. While Santa doesn\u2019t have much expression or animation to his movement, we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll have fun completing the stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Talking Santa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have your children perhaps annoyed you all year long with Talking Tom and Talking Angela on your mobile phone? Well, Outfit7 has decided to add to the hilarity with Talking Santa<\/a>. That\u2019s right; you can now interact with him and see how he responds to your speaking and actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also a few other fun features. For instance, you can open gifts he has for you or send a few Christmas postcards<\/strong> that are bound to make you smile. If you want to share the excitement, there\u2019s a recording tool to capture what you make Santa do, which you can then upload to social media channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christmas Super Frog<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why did the frog cross the road? To get the presents on the other side. Christmas Super Frog<\/a> is a top-down arcade game where you guide the small amphibian<\/strong> across a busy road with cars, trucks, and even candy cane. When you do obtain the objective, there\u2019s a gift waiting for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may seem easy, but the levels become increasingly more challenging<\/strong> you progress. There\u2019s more traffic and the vehicles fly past at lightning speed. If you have a lot of patience this festive season, you might as well give it a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Santa Claus Save the Christmas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a Christmas game that plenty of retro gamers will enjoy, bringing back some NSES nostalgia. Santa Claus Save the Christmas<\/a> lets you play as the man in red while jumping onto platforms<\/strong> and avoiding enemies. As you reach higher levels, you\u2019ll find more rewards and hazards to overcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In total, there are 81 levels, which means you\u2019ll be playing well beyond Christmas. You can also replay from the beginning if you want to beat your high score<\/strong>. There\u2019s plenty of Christmas music and graphics to enjoy along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Loco Christmas Edition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, Santa needs your help stocking trains so the presents can reach the children on time<\/strong>. Loco Christmas Edition<\/a> has a shooter at the bottom of the screen, and you\u2019ll need to place the correct color bags in the right train compartments. You\u2019ll need to time it properly if you want to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, the trains are slow when you begin so you can get the hang of it. However, they speed up with each level<\/strong>, which means you\u2019ll need to have your focus on if you want to win. Loco Christmas Edition is an entertaining casual game for when you have nothing better to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get your Christmas gaming on!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We hope you enjoy some of the titles on our list of the best Christmas games for 2021. We\u2019re sure we\u2019ll see more appear in the next few days, after which the focus will surely switch to New Year. If you\u2019d like some action on your phone, check out our list of Christmas games for Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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