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Is Holiday Haywire worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Co-op groups who want holiday-themed wave survival with up to 7 other players
- Players who enjoy spending points on weapons and unlocking areas
- Christmas-themed action fans who want progressively harder survival rounds
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a varied campaign may find the repeated survival-round structure narrow.
- Players focused only on combat may hit a wall when they must keep the fireplace lit.
- Players looking for a primarily solo experience may not suit the online co-op focus.
Our take on Holiday Haywire
The bounce point arrives when the fireplace becomes part of the survival loop. Players focused only on shooting enemies must also protect the light source, while larger groups face difficulty scaled to their player count.
What is Holiday Haywire?
Holiday Haywire is a Christmas-themed wave survival game in which players defend their home against Krampus and his creatures across successive rounds.
Earned points fund weapon purchases and access to additional areas. The fireplace needs to remain burning, as it holds Krampus back. Cooperative online play accommodates up to 7 additional participants, with enemy difficulty changing according to group size. Foes react to alterations in their surroundings through interactive AI. Planned holiday updates are intended to add maps and game modes for major seasonal events.
How Holiday Haywire plays
- 01Online cooperative play
- Online sessions support up to 7 other players.
- 02Weapon purchases
- Points can be spent on new weapons during progression.
- 03Area unlocking
- Players can use points to open additional areas.
- 04Scaling difficulty
- The challenge changes based on the number of players.
- 05Reactive enemy AI
- Enemies respond to changes in the surrounding environment.
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Holiday Haywire: platforms & release
Is Holiday Haywire worth it?
It is worth it if: co-op groups who want holiday-themed wave survival with up to 7 other players. Skip it if: players seeking a varied campaign may find the repeated survival-round structure narrow.
Where can I download Holiday Haywire?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Holiday Haywire's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Holiday Haywire on?
Windows only.
