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Watch Over Christmas
Developer Dionous Games
Santa has been kidnapped and Holidays are at stake. Watch Over Christmas is a unique Christmassy game that tells the story of a 12-year-old boy, Cisco, who is called upon to save everyone’s most beloved holiday. Believe in the Magic and save Santa! From the Steam store page
58 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Jul 12, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
92
LovedLoved
46 positive · 4 negative
95% range 81–97%
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8 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
69 of 73 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
58 of 58 · most liked firstWatch Over Christmas A Point and Click Christmas present for us! 😊 Vibrant artwork and animation. Good story. Polished! It’s Christmas, it is traditional; I want traditional! Voice overs are coming. From the developers of the much enjoyed “Not Another Weekend” comes “Watch Over Christmas!” Please note that I have not finished this yet; it is a nice long game! I have about four hours into it and would say I’m only a third? It is up to our young friend (and some of his…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As an “old school” vintage adventure gamer, I often struggle to take to newer adventure titles that attempt to emulate the classic style; furthermore, I'm generally not much of a fan of anything too Christmassy (yeah, I know!). And when, when I stumbled over the demo for this game I oddly found myself really liking it, and soon enough had purchased the full version. A really nice game, which succeeds mostly by not simply trying to clone the old LucasArts (and similar) formula. You play as…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It has a particularly strong and extremely rich middle section (in the elf villages) where it literally feels and plays like a classic old school adventure (open world feeling, multi-layered interconnected puzzles that come together satisfyingly at the end, funny dead ends and revealing half-solutions gently nudging you in the right direction and making you slowly become aware of “the whole design”), but even in its weaker parts lies a very friendly and highly enjoyable adventure. Sure, it has…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What a charming game ! Cisco's adventure is amazing, he has to solve a lot of challenging puzzles to reach his goal and finally free Santa. All characters are well made, dialogs are witty - you find nice surprises (Manny apparently went to school in Krampus' village part) and more All in all, a wonderful game! I didn't miss voiceovers at all, though they will be added, according to the developers. But for me it was a perfect saving of Christmas. Highly recommended!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sorry, but no. Long-winded and cumbersome - just ended up feeling simultaneously frustrated, impatient and bored. The background artwork is nice. But the animations are very very simple, just looking flat and clunky. To give an air of 'animated' many scenes have NPCs or background elements just repeating some simple movement in a loop, so most NPCs look jerky and rather silly. And some scenes with very annoying flickering - like the candles in Jack Frost's house. The story is -…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I took part in the beta test, so technically, I got the game for free - or for my time. I was surprised by the quality and length of this indie point and click. It's also suitable for adults. Of course, it had got its share of sweet Christmas, but mostly, the game is about a boy going on adventures. It's not too easy either. Runs flawlessly on Linux.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Xmas is gone but Steam and GOG Winter sales are not! Watch Over Christmas is 60% off for a few days more, feel the spirit Steam store.steampowered.com/app/825060 GOG www.gog.com/en/game/watc...
unlabelledView post →This is a lovely and sweet Christmas point and click adventure game! Perfect for the holidays or any time you are in need of a little holiday spirit. The artwork and voice acting were very well done. The story was funny and heart warming without being too much. The puzzles were nice. The inventory and ‘what to do to move on’ type were logical and made sense but some times could be challenging. The actual puzzles ranged from easy to medium challenge for me, which is nice for a holiday type…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A Christmas-themed point-n-click is a rare beast in these lands, so “Watch Over Christmas” already scores a few points by hitting a niche for winter holidays’ fans, but it also delivers quite a delightful experience overall, flawed and maybe a bit too easy at times but full of cheer and “Tis’ the season” spirit. I played as a precocious 12-year-old Cisco (who sometimes speaks like he’s 90) – a NASA enthusiast and a big believer in all things Christmas on a mission to save Santa, and in turn –…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Perfect for the Holidays, but Enjoyable Year-Round Hot on the heels of the incredibly enjoyable retro-style 80's-themed comedy Not Another Weekend which released earlier this year, developer Dionous Games is already back with another solid point+click adventure. Watch Over Christmas definitely fills a niche, as there aren't that many holiday-themed games. Both of the Darkside Detective games have a Christmas-themed case, and other snowy adventures that tend to draw a lot of attention around…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →4.5/10 its ok puzzles are easy, clicking on everything until you can now talk to your dad who didn't have a prompt before that lets do the one thing you needed to do and go grab the key when you have been trying to do it for ages. clicked on every single thing in every room at least twice before talking to my dad agian....... - animation of things and background dont really match up + disc world book hogfather can be found in game
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a great game. If the folks at Daedalic made a Christmas game, this is what you'd get NOTE: this a long adventure, not something that can be quickly finished in an hour or three on Christmas eve. So plan accordingly if wanting to enjoy it around Christmas time
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was lucky to Beta Test this lovely gem of a game in October and it certainly got me in the mood for Christmas. It has everything a Christmas Adventure needs: Danger, Excitement, Wonder and a little Magic. The Characters are all great, Music and Writing are spot on and the artwork is so Christmassy it put me in that cuddly snugly kind of mood so often that I drank a lot of Hot Chocolate over the 40 hours or so I tested the game, and now resemble Santa a little more. I originally found one or…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good adventure game, but on the easier side. I only had to look up how to open Santa's safe in chapter 3. The game has an in-game hint system by talking to your companion toy bear, but I haven't used it so don't know how helpful it actually is. The game has full voice acting, but the main character's voice is on the grating side of thing and can annoy after a while. Other characters are a lot better voiced.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →STEAM is rife with fake & copy/paste Reviews, the Forums are Toxic & Endorse Censorship Click Here to See REAL Gameplay, Analysis & Honest Reviews https://youtu.be/M3g2_4sSz94
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great pnc adventure for Christmas and all year around! - Original story and beautiful animation - Interesting and fun puzzles - Lovely characters - Caring developers - Finished the game and will replay it - Magical settings
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great point and click I am enjoying it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is one of the cutest point-and-click games, not just for the holidays, but overall. It follows somewhat of a classic point-and-click style from the art to travel and inventory combination mechanics and commentary. I'm so glad that I found this gem to play to help get in the Christmas spirit. It's quite a lengthy game split into 6 chapters that are fully voiced. Cisco with the help of his trusty teddy bear, Kosmos just might be capable of saving Santa and Christmas from Krampus. The perfect…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Excellent indeed. Long story, many locations, pretty good puzzles and elegant clues (with a couple of fortunately short exceptions that need brute force, unless you come from the designer's village - no 2 places share the same Christmas traditions - and you can decipher their doodles.) Great presentation, fully and well voiced (even the child does a decent job by being only slightly grating,) with superb background art. And a 10/10-rated Pn'C interface to boot, with every feature you need,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →True to reviews I read, this was an amazing game, full of originality but harking back to the good old days when point and click games were my starting point with online games. Colourful and imaginative with just the right amount of challenge in its mini games to make you think. To be fair, I had to check out a walk through a couple of times but this didn't distract from the fun! Excellent value for money, total game play for me was around 9 hours. Don't be put off by the Christmas theme,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a well-thought out and delightful adventure. They've patched a bit, but with that aside, it's still very enjoyable and a delight to play. It has lots of achievements (there are 2 I still don't have after 2 plays, which is unusual for me, and there are superfluous collectibles (which is a personal dislike of mine), but the story line is well written, the characters are realistic and many of them adorable. There are lots of laughs, (decoy Santas, slow-witted elves), lots of traipsing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very cute graphics. Brings a child-like, happy, Christmas feeling.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is the best christmas game I´ve ever played! A very cute Adventure with 6 different chapters. I enjoyed all of it and the support of the Devs was amazing, due to me having an Issue with something not opening ;) Over all i really liked the game and am willing to replay it to get 100% of the Achievements! Edit: Even better now that the game was finally synchronized!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love the idea of this game. I love the art, the story is cute, even the music is nice and doesn't get annoying. Review update: 27/12/21 So, the devs contacted me and gave me a new save file to start with after the pathing issue. The save file worked great... until the game crashed on me and I lost the entire save. It wouldn't be so bad but that was almost 2 hours of game play that I lost. I have no clue what's going on but I'm done with the game. I really wanted to like this one, but, I'm…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a cute, cozy point and click game, perfect for invoking a Christmas Eve feeling of magic.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Such a cute game! It is obvious that a lot of love has been put into by the devs, hopefully more people will try it out, recommended!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Watch Over Christmas is a charming holiday-themed point-and-click adventure developed and published by Dionous Games that captures the warmth, imagination, and nostalgia of classic Christmas tales. The game places players in the role of Cisco, a twelve-year-old boy whose peaceful Christmas Eve takes an unexpected turn after discovering that Santa Claus has vanished. What begins as an ordinary holiday quickly transforms into an enchanting quest filled with magical creatures, whimsical locations,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game. Classic Christmas tale. The story is okay and the puzzles are not too hard. I loved it... except for the kid's voice. So irritating and annoying😒
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game deserves more players! It's a wonderful Christmas-related P'n'C with great design, music and voice acting. The puzzles are well balanced. There's not too much moon logic going on and yet it's still not too easy. Took me some good 11 hours to finish on stream :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is fab and reminds me a lot of classic '90s kid-friendly adventure games like those made by Humongous (Putt-Putt, Fatty Bear, etc.). The puzzles are *mostly* fair but there is one that drove me nuts as it involved interacting with something straight-up invisible, not even highlighted when you make the game highlight interact-able areas. (Edit: to be clear, the puzzle in question is designed around the solution not being immediately visible, so this isn't a bug)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Overall, Watch Over Christmas is a delightful point-and-click adventure. I just wish it were more polished. The game has several contextual errors and some translation oddness. And the protagonist's voice is grating.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Is This the Perfect Christmas Adventure Game? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8oixU3hei8 #YakWaxLips #WatchOverChristmas #DionousGames #AdventureGame #AdventureGames #PointandClick
unlabelledView post →The Santa has been captured, and there’s a danger that kids all over the world will be left without presents under their trees. But one young boy, Cisco, holds the key to saving Christmas. His dad once bought a strange box and forgot about it in the attic. It turns out the box contains the Christmas Spirit, which takes possession of your favorite doll to communicate with you and help you on your adventure. As always in point-and-click adventure games, your main tool is the mouse and its…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has a lot to be jolly about. Dionous Games festive Watch Over Christmas contains a lot of charm and heart behind it. Its themes of courage and having an imagination resonate well in this genre of games. The whole thing is only let down by stilted dialogue localisation but also the game not pushing the humour and central premise enough. Watch Over Christmas isn’t a bad game per se but while it is one of the better Christmas games it lacks the quality to make it stand as a competitor to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A great game that combines charming visuals, engaging puzzles, and a festive storyline perfect for the holiday season. With its magical atmosphere and lovable characters, it’s a delightful experience for players of all ages who want to embrace the Christmas spirit. Loved it!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There's a huge pile of great things in this game. The graphics are wonderful, animations are great, voices are clear and crisp, puzzles are fine, if a little bit on the easy side, interface is truly excellent and there are enough things to keep you hooked on playing. With the help of these things, I can give it a valid recommendation. Then comes the time for few critics. This should be a Christmas story. While it certainly takes place in a Christmas time, and there's some decorations visible,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wish I could forget everything about this game and play it again every christmas!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Was really surprised that this game was so enjoyable, for being so reasonably priced. I did get stuck a few times but was able to find some subtle hints without reading outright spoilers. I kind of hate blatant spoliers. I still haven't finished. I bought it and held onto it until Christmas week thinking it would be a fast play through. Should have started two weeks before because I'm still chugging along. LOL I like that the game is playable with a mouse. Reminds me of the classic point and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm 12 year old Cisco, recruited by the Christmas Spirit to help save Santa. Good ol' Jolly's gotten himself kidnapped by his magical enemy Krampus, and since he's done so much for kids over the centuries, of course they sent one of them to get him out of that pickle. It's a vibrantly colored game with playful music and a combination of inventory puzzles, fetch quests and logic puzzles. Luckily the latter don't have the difficulty as for instance in "Keepsake" (that game took me over 15 hours…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Extra happy and festive game with lots to explore, do, and undo! Only negative feedback some glitches I encountered (the dial in Santa's office and, at the very end, the clickable minerals in goat Evil's hallway) plus the monotonous "music". Overall a great game, happy that I spot it and, yes, I encourage to play it. Can't wait for a second part, adventure of Cisco! Yeahhh
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very nice Christmas themed story that ticks all the check-boxes of a great adventure game. Like the ones we used to grow with and squeeze our brains for hours. I liked the art and design, as well as the background music. I would really like a future release with Voice-Overs. I totally recommend to get it now and go save Christmas!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's fine. There's a few bugs that are pretty much on dice rolls but it's mostly animation stuff (well in my experience). Best gameplay of any Christmas special I've played but I'd give the story a D. Well okay maybe a C.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Imagine an animated Christmas special that you can interact with! Features a compelling story with lots of quirky characters, imaginative locations, and fun puzzles. Best part is that it lasts a whole lot longer than 30 minutes!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I haven't finished the game yet, but i already can tell i really like it. I grew up with a lot of classic point & click adventures and this game tickles that exact nerve. The graphics are beautiful, music is nice, puzzles aren't easy, but never frustrating or illogical so far. And the story should be great for the whole family. Perfect game for a few christmas themed gaming evenings, maybe with the whole family. Only small compaint: There is no voice acting, so prepare to read. But since…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Status: 100% Completed A modern classic that deserved far more recognition than it got. Presentation The game is very pleasant to look at, with beautifully drawn art across the board, from characters to backgrounds. The style is fully digital and dark, but it never feels cheap or rushed. The visuals stay consistent throughout, and while the animations are simple, they’re well executed. Music / Sound The music is enjoyable and does a great job creating a Christmas mood. Every line is fully…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I found this game to be pretty frustrating even for a point and click problem solver. A lot of things had to be done in a very particular order and were many levels deep. Many actions were not very intuitive. The main character had the most annoying voice I've heard in a video game, really grated. I did finish it and did have some laughs but I wouldn't play a sequel, that's for sure!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Merry Christmas and happy holidays! (This is our 2nd to last video of the year) The CUTEST (and most ANNOYING) Christmas game we've ever played | Watch Over Christmas youtu.be/F3VyoxzqZQk #watchoverchristmas #dionousgames #christmasgames
unlabelledView post →So... I was playing #WatchOverChristmas game and in act 2 you need to do fishing. To maintain a #pacifist run, I had to find a skip of the fishing puzzle. Which I did! It is the first time ever I found a glitch and a skip in a computer game (probably because I don't play computer games much). But yeah, coming back to the @eniko's toot about wholesome games and my stance that in real world there is enough cruelty for us not needing it in video games... I find it so fucking weird that a…
unlabelledView post →Help Save Santa with this game called #WatchOverChristmas https://thegameofnerds.com/2018/12/15/save-santa-or-get-annoyed-trying-in-watch-over-christmas/
unlabelledView post →Watch Over Christmas Full Pc Game - PC Game Lover Watch Over Christmas An amazing 2D point-and-click adventure telling the tale of a young child who has one night to preserve Christmas… pcgamelover.com/watch-over-c...
unlabelledView post →Pros -Nice cozy art-style -Great voice acting and audio quality is fantastic. Lots of games have good voice acting but its so hard to hear at times you have to turn on subtitles. With this game the voice acting is crystal clear throughout. -Built-in hot-spot reveal -Built-in help system -Built-in to-do list -Auto-save and generous manual save slots -Great controls, entirely playable with mouse, including saving, exiting the game, using the hot-spot reveal tool etc. - Sweet festive story -Solid…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Help Save Santa with this new game called #WatchOverChristmas https://thegameofnerds.com/2018/12/15/save-santa-or-get-annoyed-trying-in-watch-over-christmas/
unlabelledView post →Stream was fun. Watch Over Christmas is a very interesting point and click game. I'm liking it so far. Should be streaming again on Saturday or Sunday. Thank you to whoever stopped by. Hope you enjoyed it.
unlabelledView post →Fun game, semi-complex puzzles, long gameplay- awesome!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I play-tested this game, and it's so cool to be able to play it with voice acting now... Highly recommend it. Love it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →love the game style its pretty fun but it doesnt give u clear clues all that much and got stuck part way through it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this is a lovely classic P&C adventure game, which hit all the right notes for me as a fan of the genre. graphics, music, sound effects, story, humor, puzzles, everything is top notch. voicing is missing but it wasn't a big deal for me. as a fast reader i tend to skip dialogs before they are voiced to the end anyway. one thing i have missed though, is the lack of running and instant transferring from screen to screen. as much as the visuals were a treat to watch while cisco was strolling from…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lovely family game really liked the chrismas fee,l great music great graphics and gave you a smile.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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