# Gnomes Garden: Christmas Story

> 2018 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q113587499](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q113587499)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/gnomes-garden-christmas-story

## Summary
Gnomes Garden: Christmas Story is a 2018 video game developed by Toyman and published by 8floor, known as Gnomes Garden 7: Christmas Story or Gnomes Garden 7 : Christmas Story. It is a casual game and strategy video game designed for single-player mode, available through digital distribution on platforms like Steam and Microsoft Store. The game runs on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Xbox Series X and Series S, with a PEGI 3 rating and support for touchscreen input.

## Key Facts
- Released on 2018-12-11 via Steam for Microsoft Windows and macOS.
- Released on 2023-04-27 for Xbox Series X and Series S via Microsoft Store.
- Developed by Toyman, as stated on Steam (: 940800, : 2022-08-24).
- Published by 8floor, confirmed on Steam (: 940800, : 2022-08-24) and Microsoft Store (: 9nfkxrnwlmx3, : 2023-10-28).
- Genres: casual game (Steam, : 2025-06-06, : 940800); strategy video game (Steam, : 2025-06-10, : 940800).
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows (Steam, : 2022-08-24, : 940800); macOS (Steam, : 2022-08-24, : 940800);  and Xbox Series X and Series S (Microsoft Store, : 2023-10-28, : 9nfkxrnwlmx3).
- Game mode: single-player video game (Steam, : 2022-08-24, : 940800).
- Instance of: video game (Steam, : 2022-08-24, : 940800).
- PEGI rating: PEGI 3 (Microsoft Store, : 2023-10-28, : 9nfkxrnwlmx3).
- Input device: touchscreen.
- Languages: English, French, German, Russian (Steam, : 2022-08-24, : 940800).
- Publisher 8floor details: British video game developer (inception: 2011-12-08, country: United Kingdom, headquarters: London, industry: video game industry; references: : , : 2023-10-28, : 07874798).
- Facebook: 8FloorGames (Steam, : 940800).
- Part of series: Gnomes Garden.
- Distribution: digital distribution (: Steam); Steam (: Steam, : 2022-08-24, : 940800); Microsoft Store (: Microsoft Store, : 2023-10-28, : 9nfkxrnwlmx3).
- Steam application ID: 940800 (qualifiers: Microsoft Windows, macOS).
- Microsoft Store product ID: 9nfkxrnwlmx3.
- PlayStation Store concept ID: 10002993 (: , : 2024-01-22, : 10002993).
- IDs: play:right_id: gnomes-garden-christmas-story; lutris_game_id: gnomes-garden-christmas-story; steamgriddb_id: 31419 (: 2024-03-27, : 940800, : Steam); pcgamingwiki_id: Gnomes_Garden:_Christmas_Story (: 122462); gamespot_game_id: gnomes-garden-christmas-story-2 (: , : 2025-04-22, : gnomes-garden-christmas-story-2); howlongtobeat_id: 74170 (: 2023-07-12, : 940800, : Steam); isthereanydeal_id: gnomes-garden-christmas-story (: 2024-06-14, : 940800, : Steam); mobygames_game_id: 119005 (: 2023-07-09, : 940800, : Steam); vglist_video_game_id: 48343; gamerprofiles_game_id: mgw2 (: , : 2024-05-17, : mgw2); dark_patterns_games_id: 10349; internet_game_database_game_id: gnomes-garden-christmas-story (: 107290).

## FAQs
**What platforms does Gnomes Garden: Christmas Story run on?**  
It supports Microsoft Windows and macOS through Steam, as well as Xbox Series X and Series S via Microsoft Store under product ID 9nfkxrnwlmx3. A separate entry exists for  on Microsoft Store.

**Who developed and published this game?**  
Toyman handled development, per Steam records from 2022-08-24. 8floor, a British firm founded 2011-12-08 in London, served as publisher on both Steam and Microsoft Store.

**What are the genres and gameplay features?**  
Classified as a casual game and strategy video game, it offers single-player mode with touchscreen input. It carries a PEGI 3 rating for broad accessibility.

**In what languages is it available?**  
The game supports English, French, German, and Russian, as listed on Steam from 2022-08-24.

**What are its release dates and distribution methods?**  
Initial Steam release occurred on 2018-12-11 for Windows and macOS; Xbox version launched 2023-04-27. Distribution is digital via Steam (app ID 940800) and Microsoft Store.

**What external IDs identify it across databases?**  
Key identifiers include Steam app 940800, mobygames 119005, howlongtobeat 74170, pcgamingwiki Gnomes_Garden:_Christmas_Story, and others like lutris gnomes-garden-christmas-story.

## Why It Matters
Gnomes Garden: Christmas Story stands out in the casual strategy genre by delivering accessible, single-player holiday-themed gameplay to a wide audience via cross-platform digital distribution on Steam and Microsoft Store. Its PEGI 3 rating and multilingual support—English, French, German, Russian—make it family-friendly and globally reachable, filling a niche for light strategy experiences on Windows, macOS, and Xbox Series X/S. As part of the Gnomes Garden series from developer Toyman and publisher 8floor, it contributes to the ecosystem of British-led indie gaming, with detailed tracking across databases like MobyGames (ID 119005) and HowLongToBeat (ID 74170), enabling precise community analysis and preservation. This game's 2018 launch and 2023 Xbox port highlight ongoing relevance in digital storefronts, supporting touchscreen play and maintaining visibility through IDs like Steam 940800 and PCGamingWiki, which aid modding and compatibility efforts.

## Notable For
- Dual genre classification as both casual game and strategy video game, sourced from Steam on different dates (2025-06-06 and 2025-06-10).
- Part of the Gnomes Garden series, distinguishing it within a themed franchise.
- Cross-platform availability including Xbox Series X and Series S release in 2023-04-27, post-original 2018 debut.
- Publisher 8floor's British roots, with London headquarters and 2011 inception, linking to UK video game industry.
- Extensive database coverage, from Steamgriddb ID 31419 to dark_patterns_games_id 10349.
- Touchscreen input support alongside traditional controls.
- Facebook tie-in at 8FloorGames for community engagement.

## Body
### Development and Publishing
Toyman created and developed Gnomes Garden: Christmas Story, with confirmation from Steam (: Steam, : 2022-08-24, : 940800). 8floor acted as publisher, verified on Steam (: 2022-08-24, : 940800) and Microsoft Store (: 2023-10-28, : 9nfkxrnwlmx3). 8floor operates as a British video game developer, established on 2011-12-08, based in London, United Kingdom, within the video game industry (: , : 2023-10-28, : 07874798). The game's Facebook presence links to 8FloorGames (Steam, : 940800).

### Release and Distribution
Publication occurred on 2018-12-11 via Steam for Microsoft Windows and macOS (: Steam, : 2022-08-24, : 940800). A later release hit 2023-04-27 for  and Xbox Series X and Series S on Microsoft Store (qualifiers: : , Xbox Series X and Series S; : Microsoft Store, : 2023-10-28, : 9nfkxrnwlmx3). Distribution uses digital format (: Steam), available on Steam and Microsoft Store (: respective platforms). Steam application ID is 940800, qualified for Microsoft Windows and macOS. Microsoft Store product ID: 9nfkxrnwlmx3. PlayStation Store concept ID: 10002993 (: , : 2024-01-22, : 10002993).

### Platforms and Compatibility
Runs on Microsoft Windows (inception: 1985-11-20, sitelink_count: 176), macOS (inception: 2001-03-24, sitelink_count: 106), and Xbox Series X and Series S (sitelink_count: 47). Platforms explicitly listed: Microsoft Windows, macOS (Steam, : 2022-08-24, : 940800), , Xbox Series X and Series S (Microsoft Store, : 2023-10-28, : 9nfkxrnwlmx3).

### Gameplay and Features
Instance of video game (Steam, : 2022-08-24, : 940800). Genres: casual game (Steam, : 2025-06-06, : 940800); strategy video game (Steam, : 2025-06-10, : 940800). Game mode: single-player (Steam, : 2022-08-24, : 940800). Input device: touchscreen. PEGI rating: PEGI 3 (Microsoft Store, : 2023-10-28, : 9nfkxrnwlmx3). Languages: English, French, German, Russian (Steam, : 2022-08-24, : 940800). Part of Gnomes Garden series.

### Identifiers and External Links
- play:right_id: gnomes-garden-christmas-story.
- lutris_game_id: gnomes-garden-christmas-story.
- steamgriddb_id: 31419 (: 2024-03-27, : 940800, : Steam).
- pcgamingwiki_id: Gnomes_Garden:_Christmas_Story (qualifiers: : 122462).
- gamespot_game_id: gnomes-garden-christmas-story-2 (: , : 2025-04-22, : gnomes-garden-christmas-story-2).
- howlongtobeat_id: 74170 (: 2023-07-12, : 940800, : Steam).
- isthereanydeal_id: gnomes-garden-christmas-story (: 2024-06-14, : 940800, : Steam).
- mobygames_game_id: 119005 (: 2023-07-09, : 940800, : Steam).
- vglist_video_game_id: 48343.
- gamerprofiles_game_id: mgw2 (: , : 2024-05-17, : mgw2).
- dark_patterns_games_id: 10349.
- internet_game_database_game_id: gnomes-garden-christmas-story (qualifiers: : 107290).

### Aliases and Description
Aliases: Gnomes Garden 7: Christmas Story, Gnomes Garden 7 : Christmas Story. Wikidata description: 2018 video game.

## References

1. Steam
2. Microsoft Store
3. GameSpot
4. Q124398839
5. PlayStation Store