December 2025 wrapped the year with a lighter release slate than prior months, but don’t get it twisted—this month still delivered goods. Between long‑awaited sequels, surprise indies, and some standout Switch 2 titles, December proved that the industry wasn’t done dropping fun before the holiday break.
If you’re trying to figure out what deserves your time (and what deserves a hard pass), get your scroll on!
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (December 3 & 8, PS5)
A staggered rollout across platforms brought the definitive sim experience to more players. The December update includes new aircraft, weather systems, and visual upgrades.
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A moody sci‑fi horror adventure with atmospheric exploration and minimal combat. Perfect for players who love tension over jump scares.
Skate Story (December 8, PC)
A surreal skateboarding adventure where you’re literally made of glass. Stylish visuals, hypnotic music, and fluid movement make this one a standout.
• Worth Your Time? Yes—especially for indie lovers.
• Callout: Difficulty spikes can frustrate newcomers
Terminator 2D: No Fate (December 12)
A retro‑inspired action platformer that reimagines the Terminator universe with fast combat and stylized pixel art.
• Worth Your Time? Yes—if you enjoy arcade‑style action.
• Callout: Short campaign length.
Rhythm, Narrative & Indie Darlings
Rhythm Doctor (December 6, PC)
The cult rhythm game finally hit more platforms, bringing its one‑button timing gameplay and emotional storytelling to a wider audience.
• Worth Your Time? Absolutely—one of the most creative rhythm games out there.
• Callout: Some tracks still have timing desync issues.
Unbeatable (December 9, PC)
A rhythm‑adventure hybrid with anime‑inspired visuals and a killer soundtrack. Stylish, bold, and full of personality.
• Worth Your Time? Yes—especially for music‑driven gamers.
• Callout: Episodic structure may not appeal to everyone.
RPGs, JRPGs & World‑Builders
Octopath Traveler 0 (December 4, Switch, PS5, XSX)
A prequel that expands the HD‑2D universe with new protagonists, revamped combat, and a more interconnected narrative.
• Worth Your Time? Yes—JRPG fans will eat this up.
• Callout: Slow early-game pacing.
What’s Worth Your Time (If You Crave Variety)
These picks cover multiple genres and moods:
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – for sci‑fi exploration and polished action
• Skate Story – for surreal indie artistry
• Marvel Cosmic Invasion – for co-op arcade fun
• Octopath Traveler 0 – for deep JRPG storytelling
Whether you want to explore, fight, vibe, or strategize—December delivered something for every lane.
December 2025 may not have been the heaviest month of the year, but there were some gems. The final month of gaming in 2025 closed things out decent enough. With 2026 already teasing massive releases, now’s the perfect time to catch up before the next wave.
