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Little Nightmares

Developed by Tarsier Studios · Published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment

Adventure
StatusOut now ReleaseApr 27, 2017 Price$4.99 Metacritic81/100 Steam reviews51,770

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic81/100
Steam reviews51,770
Languages13
Achievements22
DLC9

Overview

An adventure game by Tarsier Studios, published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Little Nightmares.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *:  Windows 7, 64-bit
  • Processor:  Intel CPU Core i3
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 460
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSE4.2 required

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *:  Windows 7, 64-bit
  • Processor:  Intel CPU Core i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics:  Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSE4.2 required

Supported languages (13)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainKoreanPortuguese - BrazilRussianTraditional ChineseJapanesePolishSpanish - Latin AmericaSwedish

Little Nightmares FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Little Nightmares?

Steam classifies Little Nightmares as a Adventure game, developed by Tarsier Studios. Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

How much does Little Nightmares cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Little Nightmares at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Little Nightmares single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Little Nightmares: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Little Nightmares on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Little Nightmares for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Little Nightmares out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 27, 2017.

What platforms is Little Nightmares on?

Little Nightmares is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Little Nightmares single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Little Nightmares cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

Does Little Nightmares have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 22 achievements for Little Nightmares.

What is Little Nightmares's Metacritic score?

Little Nightmares has a Metacritic score of 81/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Little Nightmares?

Little Nightmares is developed by Tarsier Studios and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment.

Where to get Little Nightmares

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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