Project XMAS

Retro survival horror where your hearing warns of a pursuer

Mistyczny Arbuz · Released Mar 4, 2022 · Early Access

As of Oct 28, 2026: Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Mixed; 42% of 74
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Mar 30, 2022
Minimum PC: GTX 550; 2 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Project XMAS?

A free, single-player first-person horror game in Early Access. You navigate a map generated anew for each attempt as you try to return home, using a flashlight while managing limited battery power and energy.

For you if...

+you enjoy VHS-style visuals and a dark atmosphere

Not for you if...

−you want to fight monsters rather than avoid them

What players say

42% of 74 reviews are positive

Some players praise the retro presentation and moments of tension. Common complaints include aimless wandering, overly loud audio, and bugs affecting the monster and death sequences; recent feedback also reports broken achievements.

Screenshots and trailer

Project XMAS system requirements

Minimum: GTX 550, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Project XMAS?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel I3 6100
Graphics: GTX 550
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Project XMAS have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Project XMAS run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 12
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Project XMAS use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam