A downloadable game

It's the night before Christmas
Santa's elves all rejoice!
Deliveries have been finished
For all the good girls and boys
But one creature is stirring
And despite all the cheer
Someone on Santa's list
Has been very naughty this year...

Winter of Discontent: A Santa Claus RPG has you playing as the big jolly man himself as you must rescue the North Pole from a villainous assailant. Explore the magical lands nearby to gather allies and prepare to take back your workshop from the mysterious mastermind.

Classic story-driven RPG with original SNES-style artwork
Morality system affects both combat and story progression. Will you be naughty or nice?
Find the elves that have fled the workshop to unlock new upgrades and abilities.
Chiptune soundtrack of traditional Christmas songs

The Story So Far...

Jolly old St. Nick is hoping to relax with a nice cup of hot cocoa after finishing his deliveries for the evening, but when an army of deadly nutcracker soldiers storm his home with malicious intent, he is forced to flee to safety! After gathering other survivors of the attack, Santa must prepare an army of his own by gaining the support of other settlements around the North Pole in order to take back the workshop before the magic of Christmas is lost forever!

Mayor Jack Frost runs this magical stop motion village where holiday specials are made. However, something gruesome may be lurking in the depths of an old movie studio...

A kingdom of living toys ruled over by the benevolent queen Mary Anette. Some say she is merely a figurehead, with someone else pulling her strings behind the scenes, while others say she may be the only one with her head properly screwed on straight!

Nestled warm next to the flowing chocolate rivers of Mallow Marsh, this gingerbread town is home to many young and friendly gingerbread people. But things around here may not be as two-dimensional as they seem...

Meet the Party

"Ho ho ho!"

Kris Kringle, Sinterklaus, Paer Noel, Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, whatever he goes by, Santa is always jolly, happy, and friendly. But when a powerful and force threatens to destroy holiday magic forever, he must gather all of his strength and fortitude to save Christmas not just for himself, but for everybody.

"Let's go, Mr. C!"

Santa's most trusted head elf, Jingle has been a tinkerer and engineer for well over a century, always looking to make the most useful new gadgets and fun toys.

"I don't even know how I got here, but I'll do everything I can."

She may not be the brightest of Santa's reindeer, but she is certainly the bravest! Vixen joins the fight despite crippling fear. But she knows doing the right thing isn't always easy.

"You probably have me confused for my brother. Don't worry; Happens all the time."

Dave is cursed with the precious gift of life. Cynical, snarky, and frustrated with living in the shadow of other, more successful, living snowmen. While they were getting famous, he studied the blade.

"Have a cold one!"

Former soft-drink spokesbear, Fizzy remembers a time when he was the hottest young superstar, but now the down-on-his-luck ursine is trying to make good on his debts while clinging to past fame.

"If you think I'm going to sit idly by like some doting housewife while some monster attacks my family, you don't know me at all."

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

About the Developer

TestZero is a solo gamedev from Los Angeles. A lifelong gamer, he draws inspiration from the classics in fantasy, sci-fi, and real world mythology and legends, with just a hint of snarky cynicism.

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