Games like The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes
If The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes is your kind of game, the closest matches are Claire a la Mode, Tibor: Tale of a Kind Vampire and The Little Brave — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →About The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes: Do you believe in Christmas magic? You’ll need it to help Santa save Christmas! Train to become an “official Scout Elf” – explore, dodge obstacles and spread cheer to make things merry and bright and be a Christmas Hero.
Players who liked The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes also play
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Claire a la Mode
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Top pick for The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Team up with a friend or go it alone in a sugar-high adventure! Bake your dessert masterpiece and collect new bakers as you rise through a high-stakes bake-off full of cheaters. Fend off their decadent lackeys and against all odds, come out on top in a worldwide baking frenzy!
Tibor: Tale of a Kind Vampire
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
This warm and cute jump n' run platformer game will provide hours and hours of fun to both grownups and kids. A classic platformer game with huge levels, secrets to discover and treasures to collects.
The Little Brave
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Become a brave hero and embark to the dangerous journey though mysterious forbidden lands. Reveal secrets of the legendary past, find the last pieces of gone magic and gain courage to slay the terrible monster!
PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Big city, bigger adventure! The PAW Patrol must save Adventure City from Mayor Humdinger’s selfish scheming – and they need YOU on Team PAWsome!
Fae Farm
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Escape to the magical life of your dreams in Fae Farm, a farm sim RPG for 1-4 players. Craft, cultivate, and decorate to grow your homestead, and use spells to explore the enchanted island of Azoria!
pureya
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
A different game every 10 seconds! Collect marbles and spend them in a pachinko machine to unlock new minigames, skins and music.
Darwin's Paradox!
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Step into a cinematic adventure as Darwin, a brilliant octopus trapped in a mysterious industrial world. Use his unique abilities - swimming, wall-climbing, shooting ink, camouflage, and more - to overcome traps and escape.
The Pedestrian
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
I can see the signs in my sleep now, always guiding me closer. Will this really work? Have we almost achieved the impossible?
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes at current Steam store prices.
Terraria
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Phasmophobia
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
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Priced ~75% under The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Schedule I
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Priced ~50% under The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
The Forest
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Priced ~50% under The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
Travellin Cats in Paris
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!
Virtual Cottage
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Magic Archery
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.
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More from Casual Brothers Ltd.
Other recommendable Steam games by Casual Brothers Ltd., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Bluey: The Videogame
WHY THIS
Another title from Casual Brothers Ltd., the studio behind The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes. Shares Action and Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Play a brand-new story set across 4 interactive adventures, explore iconic locations, play your favourite games from the TV show and also play with your friends and family in local multiplayer.
Orc Attack: Flatulent Rebellion
WHY THIS
Another title from Casual Brothers Ltd., the studio behind The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes. Shares Action and Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Orcs have become victims of brutal Human expansion, as they are carelessly poisoning the environment. Now, four trained Orc heroes are retaliating with a Not-So-Silent yet very deadly plan.
Fenimore Fillmore: The Westerner
WHY THIS
Another title from Casual Brothers Ltd., the studio behind The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes. Shares Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Fenimore Fillmore: The Westerner. Originally released in 2004 was the best adventures of the year in different countries, and won many awards. Fenimore Fillmore is back now on Steam on amazing remastered version.
Fenimore Fillmore: 3 Skulls of the Toltecs
WHY THIS
Another title from Casual Brothers Ltd., the studio behind The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes. Shares Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
3 Skulls of the Toltecs was one of the last classic point & click adventure release in 1996, now you can play it again in this wonderful remastered version with enhanced graphics up to 4k.
The Grinch: Christmas Adventures
WHY THIS
Another title from Casual Brothers Ltd., the studio behind The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes. Shares Action and Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
The Grinch has had a wonderful, awful idea – steal all the presents in Who-ville, using gadgets like his stealthy Santa costume and Candy Cane Lasso. Help him sneak around, freeze creatures with snowballs, and learn the meaning of Christmas along the way, in this festive platformer!
Matchbox™ Driving Adventures
WHY THIS
Another title from Casual Brothers Ltd., the studio behind The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes. Shares Action and Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Jump into your vehicle and use your imagination to tackle missions and win races. Navigate dynamic landscapes, earn medals, and Drive Your Adventure.
Monster High™ Skulltimate Secrets™
WHY THIS
Another title from Casual Brothers Ltd., the studio behind The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes. Shares Action and Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Save Monster High and join the Boo Crew by creating your authentic monster self in this spooktacular mystery adventure!
Barbie Project Friendship™
WHY THIS
Another title from Casual Brothers Ltd., the studio behind The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes. Shares Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Join Barbie™ on a fun summer adventure to save the Malibu Waves Community Center! Help friends, unlock minigames and earn points for upgrades while you restore a beloved landmark.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Big city, bigger adventure! The PAW Patrol must save Adventure City from Mayor Humdinger’s selfish scheming – and they need YOU on Team PAWsome!
Fae Farm
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Escape to the magical life of your dreams in Fae Farm, a farm sim RPG for 1-4 players. Craft, cultivate, and decorate to grow your homestead, and use spells to explore the enchanted island of Azoria!
Darwin's Paradox!
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
Step into a cinematic adventure as Darwin, a brilliant octopus trapped in a mysterious industrial world. Use his unique abilities - swimming, wall-climbing, shooting ink, camouflage, and more - to overcome traps and escape.
The Pedestrian
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes.
I can see the signs in my sleep now, always guiding me closer. Will this really work? Have we almost achieved the impossible?
Frequently asked about The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes
- How much does The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes cost?
- The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes are Claire a la Mode, Tibor: Tale of a Kind Vampire, The Little Brave.
- Who developed The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes?
- The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes was developed by Casual Brothers Ltd. and published by Outright Games Ltd..
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