Roman's Christmas / 罗曼圣诞探案集

Roman's Christmas / 罗曼圣诞探案集

Steam Deck · unrated

SelfCrop Studio · LGBTQ+ · Feb 20, 2020

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

At $10.99. It has been as low as $7.14.

96%
Overwhelmingly Positive
2k player reviews
Medium confidence
Buy it if you like
  • Story and characters: 43 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Audio: 10 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 6 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 68 sampled reviews

Based on 2k player reviews · updated 2 days ago

What players think

The recurring themes across 68 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
80% of themes are praise20% are divided0% are caveats
Story and characters
Players who bring up Story and characters mostly praise it.
Set in a cozy, snow-covered inn during Christmas, the game frames its story with the warmth and nostalgia associated with the season, only to gradually peel back the cheerful veneer and expose unresolved histories, emotional wounds, and troubled dynamics among its guests.
43 of 68 sampled reviews raised it
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
The soundtrack enhances this tonal balance, using calm piano pieces, light orchestration, and subtle seasonal cues to maintain a reflective, almost bittersweet mood.
10 of 68 sampled reviews raised it
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
Roman's lupine strengths, like a keen sense of smell, are instrumental in the investigation, making the gameplay feel that much more immersive and authentic.
6 of 68 sampled reviews raised it
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
Soft lighting, crackling fireplaces, snowfall through frosted windows, and warmly furnished rooms reinforce the illusion of a safe, welcoming environment—an atmosphere intentionally at odds with the emotional turmoil brewing among the guests.
4 of 68 sampled reviews raised it

Theme by theme

Every theme is scored by what reviewers actually said about it, not just whether they recommended the game.

LovedMixedComplained about
Players love4 themes
Story and characters43 reviews
Audio10 reviews
Gameplay6 reviews
Graphics4 reviews
Divided opinion% still recommend
Difficulty5 reviews
100%
Players complain% still recommend

No recurring complaints surfaced in this sample.

Ranked by how many sampled reviews mention each topic. A topic sits in a column by what reviewers said about that topic; the percentage beside it is how many of them recommended the game anyway.

Should you buy it now?

Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.

Prices have been lower

Currently $10.99. The lowest we've tracked is $7.14.

4 points recordedtoday · $10.99

The data behind the verdict

For the players who want the receipts.

Player review score
96%
Overwhelmingly Positive
Playing right now
Achievements
50
total to unlock
Rarest-achievement stats coming soon
Average playtime
Not tracked yet

We’ll surface hours-played once playtime ingestion ships.