Big Trouble in Little Chimney is a festive roguelite bullet-hell shooter from developer FobTi Interactive and retro publisher Ratalaika Games. Releasing just in time for Christmas, on December 19th, 2025, the tinsel dripped Vampire Survivors-like title will be released on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4, priced at $4.99. The release bolsters Rataliaka Games’ mission to support small studios and get great retro-inspired titles to gamers.
The developer has described Big Trouble in Little Chimney as “a fast-paced arena bullet-hell shooter” where Krampus must save Christmas. Players will need to survive endless hordes of oncoming enemies that keep coming from the dark chimney. They’ll utilize upgrades to their weapons and equipment, which will give them everything they need to stop the onslaught. The game also has an extra mode to add some longevity and a variety of enemies, weapons, and upgrades.
Key features:
Simple controls and pure arcade action
Quick 10-minute play sessions
Over 10 brutal enemy types
Plenty of guns
Collect jingle bells and earn new upgrades as you progress
Unlock New Weapons and special abilities in Santa’s Store
2 Game modes: Krampus is coming, Giftpocalypse
Great music by Kevin MacLeod
