Welcome to the Christmas Scream Jam!
This holiday season, we’re diving into the eerie side of Christmas, bringing chills instead of cheer! The Christmas Scream Jam invites you to explore the darker side of the holidays with just a touch of Christmas—whether that’s through mysterious lights, unsettling gifts, or haunting encounters in the snow. The goal is to create a horror game that’s tied to Christmas but avoids the traditional holiday theme.
Jam Guidelines
Christmas-Tinged Horror: Your game should have a loose connection to the holiday season. Use eerie winter settings, holiday decor, or subtle Christmas references—anything that builds holiday dread without relying on classic festive themes.
Teams Are Allowed: Join solo or work with a team! Collaboration is encouraged to bring your chilling holiday vision to life.
Looking for Inspiration? Check Out These Indie Christmas Horror Games
Here are a few indie Christmas horror games to spark ideas for your own creation:
Krampus is Home – A survival horror game based on the folklore of Krampus, the Christmas demon. It blends festive decor with lurking terror, reimagining the holidays in a darker light.
Unwrapping Christmas – This short but unsettling game explores the concept of haunted gifts, adding suspense and mystery to the act of opening presents.
Christmas Night of Horror – An atmospheric game where players are trapped in a holiday-themed nightmare. With familiar decorations twisted into something sinister, it blurs the line between cheer and fear.
Sleigh Bells – Set in a quiet, snow-covered village, this survival horror game mixes holiday visuals with eerie encounters. As players try to get home, they find themselves stalked by something lurking in the shadows.