Top Video Games To Brighten Your Holiday Season

by Ashas Bukhari

It Takes Two: A heartfelt adventure

Looking for a video game that blends storytelling, creativity, and teamwork? It Takes Two is a masterpiece that shines during the holidays. This 2021 award-winning game by Hazelight Studios is designed exclusively for two players, making it perfect for couples, best friends, or siblings.

You and your partner play as a couple turned into dolls, navigating imaginative levels that require cooperation and clever problem-solving. With stunning visuals, a touching story, and gameplay that blends countless genres, It Takes Two is more than just a video game — it is an unforgettable experience.

Available on all major platforms, this one is a must-play for holiday bonding sessions!

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes: The ultimate party thriller

If your holiday gatherings involve a bit of high-stakes fun, then Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is the video game for you. One player handles a bomb, while others use a manual to help them defuse it. The catch? The defuser can’t see the manual, and the manual-readers can’t see the bomb!

This game thrives on communication, making it an electrifying choice for family game nights or friends’ get-togethers. Whether you are playing on VR or a standard console, expect laughter, frustration, and cheers of victory when the clock finally stops.

Overcooked 2: Kitchen chaos for all ages

Holiday cooking is stressful — why not bring that energy to your video game sessions? Overcooked 2 serves up chaotic co-op gameplay as you and up to three others scramble to prepare dishes in wacky kitchens. Think you have mastered the kitchen? Now try doing it on moving trucks or in haunted graveyards!

The cross-platform multiplayer means everyone can join in, no matter what device they are on. It is the perfect blend of challenge and hilarity, and it is sure to leave everyone laughing (or shouting) by the end of the night.

Ultimate Chicken Horse: creative competition at its finest

For something truly unique, gather your crew and play Ultimate Chicken Horse, a quirky video game where players build obstacle courses as they race to the finish line. Each round, players add traps, platforms, and other surprises to the course, keeping everyone on their toes.

From flying hockey pucks to black holes, every match evolves into a chaotic masterpiece. This game combines creativity, strategy, and just the right amount of sabotage, ensuring endless laughs and memories.

Among Us: Who’s the impostor?

If you haven’t yet joined the Among Us craze, the holiday season is the perfect time to jump in. This social deduction video game pits Crewmates against Impostors on a spaceship. While Crewmates complete tasks, Impostors lurk in the shadows, sabotaging missions and picking off unsuspecting victims.

The real fun begins during emergency meetings, where players passionately debate and vote on who to eject. With cross-platform play and mobile accessibility, it is easy to gather a lobby of 10 players and dive into the suspense. Who knew holiday cheer could involve so much deception?

by Ashas Bukhari