Mission in Snowdriftland

Buy96%

Very Positive · 361 player reviews · Low confidence

Reviews look positive, but there are only a few so far.

tons of bits · 2D Platformer · Dec 1, 2021

Player review score
96%
Very Positive
Price
$6.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
44
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
6
Full audio0 of 6
Subtitles0 of 6

Should I buy Mission in Snowdriftland?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 34 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 18 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Audio: 15 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Difficulty: 35 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Bugs: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 361 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 284 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
75% of themes are praise284 helpful reviews25% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
34 of 284 sampled reviews raised it
Speedrun mode adds a bit replayability, as does replaying in advent calendar format.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
18 of 284 sampled reviews raised it
The art direction preserves the Flash-era charm but elevates it with smoother animation, richer backgrounds, improved lighting, and more dynamic effects.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
15 of 284 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack completes the package with catchy, festive tunes that capture both the wintry atmosphere and the playful tone, making the entire journey feel like a cheerful seasonal celebration.
Controls
Players who bring up Controls mostly praise it.
12 of 284 sampled reviews raised it
The controls are equally refined — tight, snappy, and reliable whether played with a keyboard or controller — ensuring that the platforming feels responsive and fair even when the difficulty rises.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
11 of 284 sampled reviews raised it
I found this game through Nick Robinson's internet documentary, the story of revisiting the game and speaking with the developers at the end of the video was really cool.
Performance
Players who bring up Performance mostly praise it.
5 of 284 sampled reviews raised it
This has been an advent calender on nintendo websites in the mid 2000s and now it is finally back with high resolution and up to 300 fps.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Gameplay34 reviews
Graphics18 reviews
Audio15 reviews
Controls12 reviews
Story11 reviews
Performance5 reviews
Divided opinion

No themes split opinion in this sample.

Players complain
Difficulty
86% still recommend
Bugs
86% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • DualSense Controller Support
  • DualShock Controller Support
  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • Remote Play on TV
  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Full price
$6.99

We haven't seen it on sale yet.

3 points recordedtoday · $6.99

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