The smell of cake, cookies and wrapping paper in the air — it’s that magical time of year again. The last few days of another horrific year fill us with joy, excitement and renewed hope for a better tomorrow.

Gamers, regardless of their preferred gaming platform, are often accused of having “no life,” claiming that they spend most of the holiday season staring at cold, digital screens. As avid gamers ourselves, we’re hesitant to ask you about gaming phones, but we can offer a few tips to make your gaming experience more festive.

In this section, we list a mix of holiday-themed games and updates that are guaranteed to give you a boost. Now, without further ado, let's put on your Santa hat.

Step into the shoes of this year’s busiest man, Santa Claus, and safely deliver little tokens of appreciation throughout the city. You’re given timers to reach the designated checkpoints, so you can avoid the hustle and bustle of the city. If you get tired of delivering presents, there’s also a fun and fairly challenging parking mode to hook you. The controls are easy to get the hang of, the voiceover is nice, the levels are pretty well balanced, and most importantly, it feels pretty much like Christmas.