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95%4k95% positive reviews, Overwhelmingly Positive across 4k reviews·Horror · First-Person
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The Christmas Cackler is a first-person Christmas-themed Comedic Horror game where you play as little Jimmy, lying in bed on the night before Christmas, trying to finish drawing his mother's present and avoid getting grabbed by the Christmas Cackler!
The Christmas Cackler
SteamThe Christmas Cackler is a first-person Christmas-themed Comedic Horror game where you play as little Jimmy, lying in bed on the night before Christmas, trying to finish drawing his mother's present and avoid getting grabbed by the Christmas Cackler!
Fun Storyline! The night begins with your mother telling you the story of the Christmas Cackler, an evil entity that sneaks into naughty kids' rooms on Christmas Eve and steals them away! Can you make it to Christmas morning?

Big Scares! Players must stay vigilant to ensure the Christmas Cackler doesn't sneak into their room undetected. Keep the being at bay with your flashlight and turn off any malfunctioning electronics, or your mother will get stressed out!

Fantastic Art! While trying to survive, the player must multitask with drawing a wonderful Christmas present for their mother before morning. Ensure you make good progress on the drawing, otherwise, the Christmas Cackler will be the least of your problems!

Key Features
-First Person Static Horror Game
-Short and Sweet Christmasy Storyline
-Blend of Horror and Comedy
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