Best Winter Video Games

Unless you love the outdoor winter sports, you are like me and enjoy being inside with a cup of hot chocolate and finding something to do with the family.

Or perhaps you are looking for game with a wintery theme. WIth the recent spike in gaming items purchases due to the pandemic, you might as well get some use out of that new system this winter when more will be enjoying the warmth of the indoors.

Just because you may be inside, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the white pier and glacial exploration of snow and ice.

Check out these winter wonder land in games to satisfy your winter wonderland needs.

God of War

The reboot of God of War begins in a forest cabin. As you go along you can row in a canoe on a frosty lake, climb a mountain, and offers plenty of atmosphere and rich environment to explore. Check out all the expansion lands for this game and you are ready to play for hours.

Red Dead Redemption 2

Within this game you’ll find a range of terrains to explore from sweltering deserts to western towns to winter mountains. Head north to the mountains when you feel the need to see the fluffy white stuff and head back down when you’ve had enough. Just remember to equip yourself with the appropriate gear and take your explorations to a new level and scenery.

Horizon: Zero Dawn

One of my favorites, with such diverse environments, collections, and missions. There are multiple areas with mild snowy landscape, but if your looking for more and have the Frozen Wilds DLC, your in luck. Battling machines in snowy and sometimes blizzard conditions make for a fantastic gameplay with amazing render and graphic design. Catch it before the February release of Forbidden West. This one is highly recommended.

The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Like Horizon: Zero Dawn, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has many different landscapes to traverse throughout the game from deserts and forests, to the winter mountain ranges. Scale the slopes to discover and explore wildlife as unusual as the Lynel. Head to the mountains when you’re looking for some winter snow and head back when looking to wander the forests or deserts for supplies and missions.

Spider Man – Miles Morales

While swinging through New York City as Miles Morales in Spider Man, you have the opportunity to visit during it’s winter wonderland. Swing, crawl and run through Manhattan – Explore secrets, accomplish missions, and gain collectables around every corner.

The Elder Skrolls V: Skyrim

In this cross platform game, you traverse an open world with dragons and what could be better? Well, if it’s winter and you’re looking for a little winter weather in you game, Skyrim has mountain ranges and showy forests to keep you busy for hours.

Ghost of Tsushima

In Ghost of Tsushima you can experience different seasons throughout your gameplay. Travel through fields, shrines, ancient forests and if you’re looking for some wintery weather, explore the snowy mountain wilderness as you face Mongol Invaders.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

This game is set during the Viking Invasion of Britain and there is plenty to explore in this open world game.

Ride sailboats, purchase and use powerful weapons, defeat enemies, and discover diverse wildlife. Complete missions, collect unique items, and more. If you are looking for a bit of wintery weather head to the mountains, but watch out for snowstorms!

List of More Games

The long Dark

• Frozen Wilderness
• Northern lights
• Open world game

Frost Punk

• Ruler of a city
• make choices and deal with the consequences
• Different seasons to explore

Assassin’s Creed III

• American Revolution of 1775
• Part Native American/Part English Assassin
• Bustling Cities, Chaotic battlefields and snowy terrains

Rise of the Tomb Raider

• Snowy Siberia
• Survive cold wilderness