PC Gamer Staff Share Holiday Gaming Experiences

PC Gamer staff members shared the diverse games they enjoyed over the holidays, ranging from strategy classics to new indie titles.

Holiday Game Highlights

• Robin Valentine replayed XCOM 2 with the War of the Chosen DLC and plans to try Chimera Squad next.
• Kara Phillips enjoyed Herdling, finding its countryside stroll satisfying.
• Sean Martin explored Metaphor: ReFantazio, noting its turn-based combat and memorable characters.
• Andy Chalk completed Bloodlines 2, despite discovering some glitches.
• Rory Norris played Ball X Pit, combining roguelike and pinball elements.

Unique Gaming Experiences

• Joshua Wolens revisited Lusternia: Age of Ascension, appreciating its rich fantasy world.
• Jess Kinghorn experienced Tanto Cuore, a challenging deckbuilder game.
• Scott Tanner enjoyed photography in Lushfoil, a visually stunning sim.
• Ted Litchfield replayed Fallout 3, despite its crashes.
• Andrea Shearon tried Kletka, a cooperative horror game with tense play mechanics.

Games Recap

Jody Macgregor cleared The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, aiming to reset expectations.

PC Gamer invites readers to share their own holiday gaming stories.

Update: 17 Jun 2026