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Christmas is coming and Larry's got a big problem - his Christmas tree is telling him to KILL! Lead him through his murder rampage.
Christmas Massacre is a violent, action and horror game
developed and published by Puppet Combo.
Released on December 17th 2021 is available in English only on Windows.
It has received 937 reviews of which 857 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 6.59€ on Steam.
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- OS *: Windows 7+
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 600 MB available space
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Christmas Massacre is a deliberately abrasive and confrontational indie horror title developed and published by Puppet Combo that fully commits to the aesthetics and attitudes of old-school slasher cinema and early 3D survival horror. Rather than modernizing its presentation or smoothing out its rough edges, the game leans hard into low-poly visuals, grimy VHS-style effects, and an unapologetically grim tone. From the outset, it signals that this is not a comfort-horror experience built around empowerment or catharsis, but a short, intense descent into violent obsession framed through a warped holiday lens. The premise immediately subverts traditional horror expectations by placing the player in the role of the killer rather than the victim. You control Larry, a deeply disturbed individual plagued by hallucinations and driven by the influence of a sinister, talking Christmas tree that urges him to kill. The holiday setting is not played for warmth or irony so much as contrast, using familiar seasonal imagery to heighten discomfort. Decorations, music, and winter environments clash sharply with the violence on display, creating a tone that feels both grotesque and darkly absurd. Puppet Combo does not linger on moral commentary, instead presenting Larry’s fractured psyche as something the player inhabits briefly and uncomfortably. Gameplay centers on stealth and timing rather than direct combat dominance. Larry is not an unstoppable force; he must stalk victims carefully, avoid detection, and strike at the right moment. Levels are compact and structured like arenas, encouraging methodical movement and observation. Being spotted or making careless noise can quickly turn a clean run into chaos, reinforcing a sense of vulnerability even while playing as the aggressor. The game allows switching between first-person and third-person perspectives, which subtly changes how players approach each scenario, with first-person heightening immersion and third-person offering better situational awareness. The scoring and replay-focused design gives the experience an arcade-like structure. Each level can be replayed to achieve better outcomes, faster completion times, or higher scores based on stealth efficiency and kill execution. This approach suits the game’s short length, which can be completed in a single sitting, and turns repetition into a feature rather than a flaw. Instead of padding the experience, Christmas Massacre encourages players to refine their approach, experiment with movement and timing, and gradually master each space. Visually, the game is intentionally crude, drawing heavily from early PlayStation-era horror games. Character models are blocky, environments are sparse, and textures are grainy, often obscured further by optional VHS filters that introduce distortion, noise, and color bleed. These limitations are used to the game’s advantage, making it harder to read spaces clearly and heightening tension during quiet moments. Darkness is oppressive rather than cinematic, and navigation can feel disorienting, which reinforces the sense of unease rather than detracting from it. Sound design plays a major role in shaping the atmosphere. Ambient noises, sudden audio stings, and distorted effects keep the player on edge, while the absence of constant music allows silence to become threatening. When music does appear, it often feels intrusive or wrong, reinforcing Larry’s unstable mental state. The overall audio presentation complements the visuals in creating an experience that feels deliberately uncomfortable, as though the player is engaging with a cursed or forbidden piece of media. Narrative delivery is minimal and fragmented, conveyed through brief scenes, environmental hints, and implied backstory. References to Larry’s past and religious trauma are present but never explored in depth, leaving players to piece together meaning from suggestion rather than exposition. This restraint works in the game’s favor, as it avoids over-explaining motivations and keeps the focus on mood and action. The story functions more as a psychological framing device than a traditional plot, supporting the experience without slowing it down. Despite its strengths, Christmas Massacre is intentionally limited in scope and polish. Controls can feel stiff, stealth mechanics are simple, and enemy behavior is basic. These aspects may frustrate players expecting mechanical depth or modern refinement. However, within the context of Puppet Combo’s design philosophy, these shortcomings feel deliberate, reinforcing the sense that this is a raw, retro-inspired horror artifact rather than a conventional game. Overall, Christmas Massacre succeeds as a focused and unsettling horror vignette that prioritizes atmosphere, tone, and thematic commitment over length or complexity. It is not meant to be comfortable, balanced, or broadly appealing. Instead, it offers a short but memorable experience for players who appreciate retro horror aesthetics, slasher-inspired design, and games that are willing to be strange, ugly, and confrontational. For fans of Puppet Combo’s work and lovers of lo-fi horror, it stands as a sharp, unsettling seasonal nightmare that lingers long after its brief runtime ends. Rating: 8/10
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This is a very interesting game. It's a horror game, but instead of running from the killer, you are the killer. And, unlike some other games with that same idea, this one still makes the kills disturbing. I don't want to be Larry, but I am, so I continue anyway. The atmosphere is perfect for this game. The most unsettling moments are the times when nothing is really happening. When you're just hearing the ambient music/static (and Larry's breathing, if you're in first person). And, while not entirely necessary, the game is certainly improved by watching Silent Night, Deadly Night (the 1984 film), because this game is pretty much an adaptation of that movie (Although it does have some differences, obviously).
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Too many people have been naughty this year, so Santa had to send Larry to town this Christmas. This year isn't going to be full of joy and love but rather fear and death. Christmas Massacre is the most exciting holiday game I've ever played. I love sneaking around with my mask and trusty knife. You feel like you are the hunter from those 80's slasher films. It's a stealth game where your plan is to kill everyone, it doesn't get more complicated than that, but hey if it works, don't fix it. Every mission starts from your home where a literal tree tells you to kill everyone. You can't let anybody escape your blade. The game is charming and fun especially if you like to be the scary guy. It's fun to clear these levels faster and get better ranks from the levels. Visually the game looks like a cursed PS1 Christmas game that you got from somebody from a blood red package. The game has scary elements like the Christmas tunes that sound like how a psycho would hear them, being all twisted and mangled. Enough talk, now you must punish everyone.
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The killing, which is the main part of the game felt different, very obscure and hit different, the game captured the eerie atmosphere perfectly... It's for sure an experience...
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Weird but fun game, gets pretty repetitive but its only £5. Tinnitus warning,alot of puppet combo games feature extremly loud noises, makes it unbearable at some parts
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Christmas Massacre is currently priced at 6.59€ on Steam.
Christmas Massacre is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 6.59€ on Steam.
Christmas Massacre received 857 positive votes out of a total of 937 achieving a rating of 8.62.
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Christmas Massacre was developed and published by Puppet Combo.
Christmas Massacre is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Christmas Massacre is not playable on MacOS.
Christmas Massacre is not playable on Linux.
Christmas Massacre is a single-player game.
Christmas Massacre does not currently offer any DLC.
Christmas Massacre does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Christmas Massacre does not support Steam Remote Play.
Christmas Massacre is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Puppet Combo
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Puppet Combo
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17 Dec 2021
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