<p>As the famous lyric goes: &quot;I&#39;ve been dreaming of a white Christmas&quot;. This holiday season we&#39;re looking forward to snowy fun - whether it&#39;s right outside your door, or half a world away, grab some hot cocoa and dive into these titles. With plenty of icy environments and freezing levels to explore, you&#39;re sure to experience all the best moments of winter virtually.</p>
<h1 id="celeste">Celeste</h1>
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<p>Looking for some visual nostalgia? Look no further than 8-bit platformer <em>Celeste</em>. If you&#39;re feeling chilly while playing this mountain-scape platformer, you&#39;re sure to be warmed up by the moving story and compelling soundtrack. Play as Madeline, a young girl scaling up the snowy Celeste Mountain as she tackles puzzles, obstacles, and her own Inner Struggles. With hundreds of challenging levels, with trials to trip up even the most seasoned players, <em>Celeste</em> is essential playing for platformer fans.</p>
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<h1 id="wewereheretogether">We Were Here Together</h1>
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<p>Play as two Antarctic explorers determined to Brave the Elements and dangers to rescue your fellow researchers. As a co-op game, you and your fellow player are dependent on one another to cooperate and explore the escape room-esque levels. You&#39;ll need a mic for this game— the pair of researchers communicate via walkie-talkies, so communication is an essential component to game advancement. If you&#39;re looking for a game that a pair can play, grab a friend and get ready to explore in <em>We Were Here Together</em>!</p>
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<h1 id="neveralone">Never Alone</h1>
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<p>Winter storms have never looked quite as beautiful as they do in <em>Never Alone</em>, where Nuna and Fox explore their home and its wintry environment to find the source of an eternal blizzard. In a game that is simultaneously educational and celebratory of the Iñupiaq culture, players will fall in love with this relaxing platformer. Players can guide Nuna and Fox in a single player mode or have a local co-op friend join as one of the duo, so grab a blanket (and maybe a friend) and set off on a chill adventure with <em>Never Alone</em>.</p>
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<h1 id="projectwinter">Project Winter</h1>
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<p>Looking for an alternative to <em>Among Us</em> that&#39;s less space, more snow<em>?</em> Give <em>Project Winter</em> a try. The 8-player survival game centers on a group of stranded strangers attempting to survive, and escape, the wintry forest they&#39;re stuck in. There are survivors, and traitors, who must work both with and against one another to win. Whether you&#39;re new to survival games, or a certified survivalist expert, <em>Project Winter</em> is sure to keep you entertained.</p>
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<h1 id="untotheend">Unto The End</h1>
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<p><em>Unto the End</em> has players explore a wild and dangerous world, roaming through caves and across snowy bluffs with a singular goal: fight through the elements and odds to get back home to your family. How you choose to interact with the enemies and hurdles before you will impact the game; take care in how you do what you do in the game. It&#39;s set to release on Steam on December 10th, 2020. If you&#39;re looking for a platformer with charming graphics and unique combat, <em>Unto the End</em> is for you.</p>
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This holiday season we’re looking forward to snowy fun?whether it’s right outside your door, or half a world away, grab some hot cocoa and dive into these titles.

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