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Cthulhu Saves Christmas

Cthulhu Saves Christmas

Cthulhu Saves Christmas

Released: 10/28/2020

The master of insanity, Cthulhu, has lost his powers (again!?) and the only way he can get them back is by rescuing Santa Claus from the League of Christmas Evil in this prequel to Cthulhu Saves the World! Join Cthulhu, the Snow Maiden, Baba Yaga-chan, and Belsnickel as they build R'lyehtionships, fight the League of Christmas Evil, and catch the Christmas spirit! Fhtagn! FEATURES: • Fight the Krampus, Mari Lwyd, and other Christmas League of Evil villains in unique, turn-based combat! • Insanify your enemies! • Build your R’lyehtionship levels with friends and foes in the super-streamlined life sim segments! • Tentacles! • Multi-character abilities! • More chickens than you would expect in a Christmas game. • Pacing that doesn't waste your time! • Fun for the whole family!

The master of insanity, Cthulhu, has lost his powers (again!?) and the only way he can get them back is by rescuing Santa Claus from the League of Christmas Evil in this prequel to Cthulhu Saves the World! Join Cthulhu, the Snow Maiden, Baba Yaga-chan, and Belsnickel as they build R'lyehtionships, fight the League of Christmas Evil, and catch the Christmas spirit! Fhtagn! FEATURES: • Fight the Krampus, Mari Lwyd, and other Christmas League of Evil villains in unique, turn-based combat! • Insanify your enemies! • Build your R’lyehtionship levels with friends and foes in the super-streamlined life sim segments! • Tentacles! • Multi-character abilities! • More chickens than you would expect in a Christmas game. • Pacing that doesn't waste your time! • Fun for the whole family!

The master of insanity, Cthulhu, has lost his powers (again!?) and the only way he can get them back is by rescuing Santa Claus from the League of Christmas Evil in this prequel to Cthulhu Saves the World! Join Cthulhu, the Snow Maiden, Baba Yaga-chan, and Belsnickel as they build R'lyehtionships, fight the League of Christmas Evil, and catch the Christmas spirit! Fhtagn! FEATURES: • Fight the Krampus, Mari Lwyd, and other Christmas League of Evil villains in unique, turn-based combat! • Insanify your enemies! • Build your R’lyehtionship levels with friends and foes in the super-streamlined life sim segments! • Tentacles! • Multi-character abilities! • More chickens than you would expect in a Christmas game. • Pacing that doesn't waste your time! • Fun for the whole family!

Critics

81

Steam

91

Score Breakdown

81.0

Critic Average

10 reviews

91

Steam User Score

338 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

-9.8

Metacritic Disparity

N/A

Combined Disparity

-9.8

Average of both sources

Review Timing

3 early (30%)6 launch window (60%)1 late (10%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 10 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 81.0/100. Critics score this game 9.8 points lower than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 10)+

James LuffviaLadiesGamers.com
Jun 3, 2021Late review
80/100View review
Steam 90.8/100 · -10.8 pts
Leonardo FariaviaWayTooManyGames
Nov 27, 2020Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 90.8/100 · -10.8 pts
Ryan RadcliffviaRPGamer
Nov 17, 2020Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 90.8/100 · -10.8 pts
Hey Poor Player StaffviaHey Poor Player
Nov 7, 2020Launch window
70/100View review
Steam 90.8/100 · -20.8 pts
Megan WaltonviaCultured Vultures
Nov 6, 2020Launch window
90/100View review
Steam 90.8/100 · -0.8 pts