December’s Humble Choice bundle of games has arrived. Today, I will be going over each game and showing you which ones are worthy of your time.
December 2020’s Humble Choice game selection includes 14 varied games: Overcooked 2, Children of Morta, One Step From Eden, The Beast Inside, Indivisible, Shining Resonance Refrain, Zwei: The Arges Adventure, Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection, Tabletop Playground, Frog Detective 1 and 2, Still There, Struggling, and Path of Giants.
You came to the right place if you want to know more about each game and need help deciding what to play first.
Today, I’ll be ranking these 14 games to help make your selection process as easy as can be.
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What Is Humble Choice?
Humble Choice is a monthly subscription service run by the Humble Bundle website, and it is a great value for gamers.
- Subscribers pay a fee in order to unlock a certain amount of games (based off of their subscription tier) on the first Friday of every month.
- Subscribers are free to keep these games forever after acquiring them (even if that subscriber’s subscription ends).
Keep one thing in mind: This service is primarily Steam PC computer focused and most game product keys are for the Steam PC computer game platform.
A free Steam PC account is required to play Steam games.
Humble Choice December 2020 Game Selection
There are 14 varied games included in December 2020’s Humble Choice:
THE HEADLINERS:
- Overcooked 2
- Children of Morta
- One Step From Eden
- The Beast Inside
- Indivisible
- Shining Resonance Refrain
THE REST:
- Zwei: The Arges Adventure
- Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection
- Tabletop Playground
- Frog Detective 1
- Frog Detective 2
- Still There
- Struggling
- Path of Giants
Now, it’s time to rank these 14 games based upon certain key points.
What Are The Best Games In The Humble Choice December 2020 Bundle?
Here are all 14 games from December 2020’s Humble Choice selection ranked by Steam review popularity and score.
Game synopsis and user review excerpts have been added to help you choose which game to play first.
(All games must be redeemed on Steam for personal computers; a free Steam account is required).
1) One Step From Eden
One Step From Eden is a card-based battling game with single-player and local cooperative play.
DIRECT FROM THE STORE PAGE:
“One Step from Eden combines strategic deck-building and real-time action with rogue-like elements, giving you the chance to carve a path of mercy or destruction. Fight alone or with a friend in co-op as you cast powerful spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, and collect game-changing artifacts.“
USER REVIEWS:
Thumbs up: “This game is tons of fun! The battles are so fast and frantic while still being full of interesting decisions.” –ninjacreeper47
Thumbs down: ” . . . [I]t’s a bit too rough on the edges to be enjoyable. I will likely and happily switch to recommending this game after some of the biggest issues are resolved.” –Evente
Wally: I’ve heard about this game from gaming forums, and I’m happy to have it in my game library. Looks like it pays homage to one of my favorite series, Mega Man Battle Network, and that’s a great thing!
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Strategy
- Steam Rating: 100% (3300+ Reviews)
- Value: $19.99
- Approximate Length: 9-25+ hours
- Features and Requirements: Visit the Steam Store Page For Current Features and Requirements
2) Overcooked 2
Overcooked 2 is a chaotic cooking themed party game fun for everyone (this bundle also includes extra content packs to play and enjoy).
DIRECT FROM THE STORE PAGE:
“You’ll knead to work together (or against each other) to get the highest score in chaotic local and online multiplayer. Travel the land cooking up a range of new recipes that are sure to cater to any tastes, including sushi, cakes, burgers and pizzas.“
USER REVIEWS:
Thumbs up: “The graphics are cute and smooth, which is always nice, and the gameplay is pretty simple to learn.” –marinara
Thumbs down: “We couldn’t understand what was going on, and, what is worse, the game didn’t expect we would.” –Powerful Cow
Wally: This is my best friends’ favorite games and we had a blast running around kitchens, chopping tomatoes, and getting in each other’s way. Such a blast for game night!
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Genre: Adventure
- Steam Rating: 90% (17250+ Reviews)
- Value: $24.99
- Approximate Length: 6-14+ hours
- Features and Requirements: Visit the Steam Store Page For Current Features and Requirements
3) Children of Morta
Children of Morta is a fantasy inspired action role playing game that can be played alone or cooperatively with a friend.
DIRECT FROM THE STORE PAGE:
“Children of Morta is an action RPG with a rogue-lite approach to character development, where you don’t play a single character – but a whole, extraordinary family of heroes. Hack’n’slash through hordes of enemies in procedurally generated dungeons, caves and lands and lead the family of Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption.“
USER REVIEWS:
Thumbs up: “Very fun going through the dungeons even though you die pretty often. You’re not supposed to complete a dungeon on your first try, it’s supposed to be difficult.” –Adorable Donut
Thumbs down: “. . . [B]y blending genres without adopting any of what gives them depth, it provides a shallow experience accordingly.” –gabeblackbeard
Wally: My spouse and I love action role playing games such as Diablo and Gauntlet. We love playing together, and Children of Morta looks to scratch that hack-and-slash cooperative action itch.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Role Playing
- Steam Rating: 90% (6300+ Reviews)
- Value: $21.99
- Approximate Length: 13-25+ hours
- Features and Requirements: Visit the Steam Store Page For Current Features and Requirements
4) The Beast Inside
The Beast Inside is a realistic story-driven survival horror experience for one player.
DIRECT FROM THE STORE PAGE:
“The Beast Inside is a unique, gripping twist on thriller and survival horror. The game mixes intriguing story-driven adventure with unnerving survival horror experience. Immerse in the tale of long-buried secrets, personal tragedies, and madness.“
USER REVIEWS:
Thumbs up: “This was a pretty solid survival horror game. The story was certainly engaging as I had no idea how everything would add up in the end.” –sdejaneiro
Thumbs down: “Ever heard of a game called Resident Evil 7? That’s a better version of this game. Play it.” –Deejo
Wally: I’ve been a huge horror fan my entire life. The Beast Inside gives me strong Zombi U vibes, another first-person horror tile I’ve enjoyed. Can’t wait to get spooked!
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Genre: Action, Adventure
- Steam Rating: 90% (1900+ Reviews)
- Value: $24.99
- Approximate Length: 8-10+ hours
- Features and Requirements: Visit the Steam Store Page For Current Features and Requirements
5) Frog Detective 1
The Haunted Island, Frog Detective 1 is a single-player mystery game about finding clues as a frog.
DIRECT FROM THE STORE PAGE:
“There’s a mystery afoot, and the only one who can solve it is the renowned investigator known simply as The Detective. Finding clues and questioning suspects is just part of the job for such an experienced frog, but this case is a tough fly to catch.”
USER REVIEWS:
Thumbs up: “After playing it, I can say it changed my perspective on life.” –MG Tollerbit
Thumbs down: “I was expecting a lighthearted little adventure with a little bit of depth to it, but it’s… bland.” –RandomUser
Wally: Detective games rock. Frogs rock. This game combines both and looks so adorable. And only an hour to complete?!?! Sign me up for this short but sweet experience any day!
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Genre: Adventure
- Steam Rating: 90% (780+ Reviews)
- Value: $4.99
- Approximate Length: 30-60 minutes
- Features and Requirements: Visit the Steam Store Page For Current Features and Requirements
6) Still There
Still Here is a point-and-click adventure game with puzzles for one player.
DIRECT FROM THE STORE PAGE:
“Still There is a story-driven psychological adventure game about lingering grief, technical puzzles, wacky AIs and dark humour. Evade the past, welcome oblivion, make the perfect Italian coffee.“
USER REVIEWS:
Thumbs up: “This game gave me an emotional roller coaster that I could not handle from start to finish.” –HollowRaccoon
Thumbs down: “My problem was the puzzles. Put, simply, the diagrams they give you are not enough to figure out what you’re supposed to do.” –ManoutofTime913
Wally: I like games that mess with your head, and Still Here oozes head-messing-with-ness.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Genre: Adventure
- Steam Rating: 90% (360+ Reviews)
- Value: $14.99
- Approximate Length: 5-8+ hours
- Features and Requirements: Visit the Steam Store Page For Current Features and Requirements
7) Frog Detective 2
The Case of the Invisible Wizard, Frog Detective 2 is a single-player mystery game about finding clues as a frog.
DIRECT FROM THE STORE PAGE:
“The famed Frog Detective returns in the most thrilling mystery yet! A town’s welcoming celebration for a mysterious Invisible Wizard has been ripped to shreds by an unknown culprit. The Detective must find out “whodunnit”!”
USER REVIEWS:
Thumbs up: “This is a fun and chill game exploring a cool space with groovy characters.” –G-Mane
Thumbs down: “Sadly, the first game is simply better.” –Koghiri
Wally: More frog mystery solving fun in one Humble Choice? I love it!
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Genre: Adventure
- Steam Rating: 90% (350+ Reviews)
- Value: $4.99
- Approximate Length: 60-90 minutes
- Features and Requirements: Visit the Steam Store Page For Current Features and Requirements
8) Zwei: Ilvard Insurrection
Zwei: Ilvard Insurrection is a quirky action role playing game set in a fantasy realm about an adventuring duo for one player.
DIRECT FROM THE STORE PAGE:
“Pilot, treasure hunter, and courier Ragna Valentine lives a life of adventure flying the high skies of Granvallen. But on a routine delivery to the remote floating continent of Ilvard, he finds himself ambushed by two dragon-riding ne’er-do-wells who send his plane spiraling to the ground.“
USER REVIEWS:
Thumbs up: “I went in knowing nothing about it and ended up loving it.” –Ascheroth
Thumbs down: “I gave the game about 7 hours. I eventually decided that I didn’t really need this “Wait until it gets good” time . . .“. –Katana
Wally: A vampire princess saves a young boy with a blood pact only to enslave him? Ilvard Insurrection is such an interesting concept, I can’t wait to see what happens next!
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Genre: Action, Role Playing
- Steam Rating: 90% (290+ Reviews)
- Value: $19.99
- Approximate Length: 20-30+ hours
- Features and Requirements: Visit the Steam Store Page For Current Features and Requirements
9) Zwei: The Arges Adventure
Zwei: The Arges Adventure is single-player action role playing game about step siblings on a fantastical journey.
DIRECT FROM THE STORE PAGE:
“Pokkle and Pipiro are two step-siblings living by themselves in the ho-hum village of Puck on the time-forgotten floating continent of Arges. Pokkle loves making terrible puns and wears a tail for funsies, and Pipiro loves buying fashionable clothes and has no filter whatsoever. Together, they meander through what seems to be a peaceful, monotonous existence in their sleepy little burg where nothing interesting ever happens. Until something does, anyway!“
USER REVIEWS:
Thumbs up: “Great game, great soundtrack, amazing localization.” –Angecias
Thumbs down: “If you play it use a walkthrough.” –stevo.777
Wally: The 2D artwork of Zwei reminds me of the great role playing games for the Super Nintendo which is enough to make me want to play this adorable tale of action and adventure as soon as possible.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Genre: Adventure, Role Playing
- Steam Rating: 90% (160 Reviews)
- Value: $14.99
- Approximate Length: 10-20+ hours
- Features and Requirements: Visit the Steam Store Page For Current Features and Requirements
10) Struggling
Struggling is an odd adventure game about controlling the arms of a disgusting creature that can be played solo or with multiple people.
DIRECT FROM THE STORE PAGE:
“Struggling is a physics-based co-op platformer with a twisted spin on teamwork. Control the arms of a squishy abomination and guide it through a deranged world where anything goes. Outrun ravenous rats, joyride a dirt bike, and vault over pools of unmentionable waste.“
USER REVIEWS:
Thumbs up: “It’s completely silly, but way better than it needed to be.” –PersonGuy
Thumbs down: “Struggling is an apt title, as you’re likely to struggle to play this.” –vMeezo
Wally: This game freaks me out but in a good way. I’m struggling (pun intended) with my desire to play Struggling. Such an odd game!
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Genre: Action, Adventure
- Steam Rating: 90% (150+ Reviews)
- Value: $14.99
- Approximate Length: 6+ hours
- Features and Requirements: Visit the Steam Store Page For Current Features and Requirements
11) Path of Giants
Path of Giants is a single-player puzzle game set in a winter land.
DIRECT FROM THE STORE PAGE:
“Guide three explorers; Bern, Matchi and Totch on their quest for a lost treasure through icy caverns and snow covered cliffs. Swap between the explorers as you use their teamwork to help solve the puzzles.“
USER REVIEWS:
Thumbs up: “It’s a highly polished game that knows exactly what it wants to be.” –apocow
Thumbs down: None at the time of publication.
Wally: The winter world and focus on utilizing three characters to solve puzzles pushes Path of Giants near the top of my “puzzle games to-play” short list.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Genre: Adventure
- Steam Rating: 90% (110+ Reviews)
- Value: $8.99
- Approximate Length: 2-3 hours
- Features and Requirements: Visit the Steam Store Page For Current Features and Requirements
12) Tabletop Playgrounds
Tabletop Playground is a digital simulation of popular tabletop games for one or more players.
DIRECT FROM THE STORE PAGE:
“Experience digital tabletop gaming like never before with realistic physics and satisfying controls. Recreate and modify classic games or build your own and share them with the world through mod.io. Utilize specialized tools to play niche and complex games with up to 16 players across PC and VR.“
USER REVIEWS:
Thumbs up: “This game feels and looks great.” –Frostydayo
Thumbs down: “Right now there is no one ever hosting a game or anyone joining.” –Assassin25
Wally: Tabletop Playground looks to be a fun bag of games for those like me who grew up playing classic tabletop games such as chess, backgammon, and more.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Genre: Simulation
- Steam Rating: 80% (25+ Reviews)
- Value: $14.99
- Approximate Length: 2-90+ hours
- Features and Requirements: Visit the Steam Store Page For Current Features and Requirements
13) Indivisible
Indivisible is a hand-drawn action role playing game about a brave girl who must save those around her that can be played by one or more people.
DIRECT FROM THE STORE PAGE:
“Indivisible is an action RPG platformer featuring stunning hand drawn art and animation combined with unique real-time combat mechanics.“
USER REVIEWS:
Thumbs up: “A gripping art style and an interesting, innovative combination of mechanics.” –nickpreveza
Thumbs down: “I can’t see myself really ever playing this game again.” –Messyproduct
Wally: Indivisible is a gorgeous hand-drawn role playing game that 8 year-old me would drool over. I’m still drooling now!
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Genre: Action Role Playing
- Steam Rating: 70% (1300+ Reviews)
- Value: $39.99
- Approximate Length: 18-25+ hours
- Features and Requirements: Visit the Steam Store Page For Current Features and Requirements
14) Shining Resonance Refrain
Shining Resonance Refrain is an single-player role playing game about ancient dragons and musical instruments.
DIRECT FROM THE STORE PAGE:
“Play as Yuma Ilvern and stop the Empire from exploiting the power of the ancient dragons, including the soul of the Shining Dragon within you. With the help of your friends, realize your destiny, save Astoria, and unleash the strength you’ve always had locked away.“
USER REVIEWS:
Thumbs up: “A perfect blend of an interesting story and compelling gameplay, Shining Resonance Refrain provides a well-rounded single-player experience.” –Ssig
Thumbs down: “The story is about as unimaginative as it gets with absolutely flat and uninteresting characters you’ve seen a million times before.” –don
Wally: I was hooked by Shining Resonance Refrain the moment I downloaded and played the Nintendo Switch demo. Dragons, musical instruments, and anime all wrapped up in one fun package.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Genre: Role Playing
- Steam Rating: 70% (640+ Reviews)
- Value: $29.99
- Approximate Length: 30-60+ hours
- Features and Requirements: Visit the Steam Store Page For Current Features and Requirements
BONUS: EA Play Pro 1 Month Membership
Humble Choice December 2020 subscribers will also get one month of Electronic Art’s EA Play Pro gaming subscription service for PC that can be redeemed on EA’s website.
Check out EA Play Pro redemption and eligibility rundown at this link.
New Subscriber Limited Time Deal
New subscribers can get all 14 games and a month of EA Play Pro for $15.
New subscribers must sign up for a Humble Choice membership by 9:59am on 12/11/2020 (additional restrictions apply).
Usually, subscribers would have to select a portion of the games (from 3 to 9 games depending on subscription tier).
Act fast if you want to snag this great value.
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