Long Live Santa! similar games & best alternatives

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Long Live Santa!

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2017

Should you play it?

Santa is dead. Now the remaining bearded men of the Norwegian wilderness must fight to the death. Will you be the next Santa, or die in the snow? Punch, slice, outwit your way to a fulfilling new seasonal job in this online PvP third-person fighter!

What works

  • Free to play
  • Fun and addictive gameplay
  • High skill ceiling
  • Unique holiday theme
  • Strong community tradition

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited maps and weapons
  • Small player base outside holidays
  • Some bugs and connection issues
  • Lack of updates
  • No chat or advanced social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Barji Kart

  • Cart To The End

  • Slap City

  • SpeedRunners

  • Let It Flow

  • ATOMEGA

Less story-driven

Games that feels like Long Live Santa! but with less narrative immersion

  • J-Jump Arena

  • CRACKED

  • Totally Accurate Battlegrounds

  • Three Finger Battle Arena

  • Super Battle Golf

  • UpGun

More social

Games that feels like Long Live Santa! but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • Commander Cool 2

  • Last Train Outta' Wormtown

  • Bean Battles

  • Mushy

  • BLOCKPOST LEGACY

  • Clone Drone in the Danger Zone

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Long Live Santa!: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Cooperation, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026