Little Nightmares
Little Nightmares
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Little Nightmares II
Developer Tarsier Studios
Little Nightmares II is a puzzle-platform horror adventure game developed by Tarsier Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The story follows Mono, who must work together with Six, the protagonist from Little Nightmares, to survive the horrors of the Pale City and discover its dark secrets. The game was released for Google Stadia, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows and Xbox One on 11 February… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
397 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
90
LovedLoved
281 positive · 32 negative
95% range 86–93%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 281 | 32 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 27 | 5 | 44 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
17,682 of 18,942 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
89% recommend · 229 yes, 27 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 256 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (54,756 of 58,898 positive).
Some find the controls and combat frustrating. [1][2][3]
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Representative posts
- [13]
Unfortunately, Little Nightmares II lost what made the first game special for me. Instead of that slow, creeping dread, it keeps throwing in loud set-pieces and timing-based chases. By the third “run-die-repeat” sequence, the tension turns into routine and the mood breaks. The world and lore are still fantastic, but the action-heavy pacing drowns out the magic
- [9]
Little Nightmares II is not just an incredible horror title but a fantastic sequel to its predecessor. It takes what made the original so unique and popular and twists it in such a way that it feels like a massive improvement in every single aspect. What it lacks in combat it makes up for with smartly crafted scares and spine-chilling monster design. It is a delightfully spooky world with inventive puzzles and some …
- [4]
From the atmosphere to the sound design, everything about this game is crafted so perfectly. The world feels dark, disturbing, and mysterious in the best possible way. Every chapter keeps you on edge, and the puzzles are challenging without being frustrating. The art style alone is a masterpiece. It tells so much of the story without even needing dialogue. But let’s talk about THAT ending. I was not ready for that …
- [12]
Honestly, I'd love to give this a higher rating (3.5/5, follow my Backloggd: https://backloggd.com/u/SmallElf/). Thematically, it's a step above the original. The partnership between Mono and Six is incredible; I absolutely adored them, and the range of entities you discover during your time in the Pale City is broad enough to stay interesting. But despite a jump in quality in all those areas, there was one crucial …
- [1]
overall this game scratches an itch for my weird and offbeat curiosity. if you liked the first one or games like it you'll love this one too pros: -unbelievable world building without a word being said -very fair puzzles and many tense moments while providing adequate challenge -art direction and atmosphere is top notch cons: -controls are janky as all get out -the game seems to set you up for failure at times in an …
Summarised from 34 of the 328 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Little Nightmares II talk about atmosphere and art direction are top notch; those who didn't talk about controls are janky and imprecise. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Little Nightmares II received "generally favorable" reviews, depending on a platform, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. Jordan Devore from Destructoid wrote: "Little Nightmares II has this entertaining intensity to it that's as fun to watch as it is to play." He awarded the game an 8.5/10. Easy Allies scored the game an 8.5/10, writing: "Little Nightmares II once again takes you on a disturbing journey through a vividly realized world, and the sense of danger and desperation you feel is as chilling as ever." Game Informer acclaimed the game, giving a score of 9.25/10 as he wrote: "This impressive follow-up builds on its predecessor with emotional gut punches and unnerving…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 397 · most liked firstLittle Nightmares II Comic (!!END GAME SPOILERS!!) (uploaded - Feb 23, 2021)
neutral · AI labelView post →Coming to Game Pass news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0... Ultimate: -Minami Lane (7/9) -Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 (7/11) Standard: -Little Nightmares II (today) -Rise of the Tomb Raider (today) -Legend/Trials of Mana (7/2) -Ultimate Chicken Horse (7/3) -The Ascent (7/8) -High On Life (7/15)
neutral · AI labelView post →REANIMAL | Release Trailer. > In this new horror adventure game from Tarsier Studios (Little Nightmares, Little Nightmares II), a brother & sister go through hell to rescue their missing friends and escape the island that they used to call home.
neutral · AI labelView post →IT'S FINALLY TIME i loved Little Nightmares so much i'm so excited to sink my teeth into Little Nightmares II !!! what's your favourite scary game? 👀
positive · AI labelView post →Game Pass Standard: -Crash Bandicoot 4 (today) -Star Trucker (6/18) -Wildfrost (6/18) -Call of Duty: WWII (6/30) -Little Nightmares II (7/1) -Rise of the Tomb Raider (7/1)
neutral · AI labelView post →Game #33 of 2025 Little Nightmares II I didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did, even with the very annoying ending. There were a few moments where I nearly visited brown town on stream, not too jumpy but it was just the right amount. I'm now ready for Little Nightmares III!
positive · AI labelView post →Thank you for joining me for my Little Nightmares II stream today, Prismatics! Moxie and I beat the game! Thank you for helping us. We love you. 💟💗🫶 My big fat juicy ass loves you, too. 🍑
neutral · AI labelView post →Unfortunately, Little Nightmares II lost what made the first game special for me. Instead of that slow, creeping dread, it keeps throwing in loud set-pieces and timing-based chases. By the third “run-die-repeat” sequence, the tension turns into routine and the mood breaks. The world and lore are still fantastic, but the action-heavy pacing drowns out the magic
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →✅ Little Nightmares II completed. Shares the offbeat eerie ambience of the first game and manages to add a little more soul and a whole new level of creepiness. Scratched my head a bit on a couple of puzzles but nothing had me stuck for too long. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
positive · AI labelView post →Little Nightmares II is not just an incredible horror title but a fantastic sequel to its predecessor. It takes what made the original so unique and popular and twists it in such a way that it feels like a massive improvement in every single aspect. What it lacks in combat it makes up for with smartly crafted scares and spine-chilling monster design. It is a delightfully spooky world with inventive puzzles and some original levels. 10/10 recommended.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game: Little Nightmares II Developer: #tarsierstudios Platform: #PS4 #VPRepost #Virtualphotography #VPSupport
neutral · AI labelView post →Suddenly remembered that i have yet to finish Little Nightmares II. Beautiful game and i was playing it through on my Steamdeck but i got distracted from it. Gonna play the rest on my PC. Comes in clutch 1 day before Gears of War Reloaded 🔥
positive · AI labelView post →Beat Little Nightmares II! Really enjoyed it. Better than the first game imo and it nails the atmosphere. Can't wait for Little Nightmares 3 (despite being another developer now) and Reanimal! 😊
positive · AI labelView post →It pains me greatly to give a thumb down to what is a gorgeous and carefully made piece of horror. Especially after a first episode I am very fond of. But the reality is, after finishing the game, I think Little Nightmare II is more trouble than it's worth. That is, I realize it, saying a lot from the outside looking in, when presented with the incredibly nuanced and creative art direction; an art direction that manages to continuously surprise, even when staying monochrome, cool colors,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finished Little Nightmares II again today. I really am astounded by the duality of innocence and terror that exists in this game. You are playing as a child who seems unphased by death and the horrors that surround him and that's what makes it that much more disturbing. Such a great game.
positive · AI labelView post →The story’s a bit longer than the first one, enemies seem a bit harder this time and the puzzles are better in places, but I still like the first game more as it just felt creepier to me. One big difference is you play as Mono this time with 'Six' following you as an AI companion. She helps out with puzzles and reacts to things a bit, which makes it feel as if you were playing with someone. Now that I’ve finished both first and second game, I’ll probably play the third one as well. 9/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →overall this game scratches an itch for my weird and offbeat curiosity. if you liked the first one or games like it you'll love this one too pros: -unbelievable world building without a word being said -very fair puzzles and many tense moments while providing adequate challenge -art direction and atmosphere is top notch cons: -controls are janky as all get out -the game seems to set you up for failure at times in an effort to make you learn what to do. they could have still provided challenge…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ramps up the scares and intensity from the first game without sacrificing the quality of storytelling and puzzles. I enjoyed the first game a lot but the story in the sequel really is the star here and kept me on edge throughout my first playthrough!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Such a downgrade from LN1 and a VERY frustrating experience. Fights are terrible, flashlight aiming almost gave me an aneurysm and I ran into 2 progression softlocks where key items would not spawn, fixed by starting over the whole chapter on the non-enhanced version. Puzzles are also a lot less creative than LN1 and unintuive. A lot of game mechanics are inconsistent like you'll try something and it doesn't work so you try other things until you look it up online realizing you had it right…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wish I could go back in time and experience this game for the first time again. It's a true masterpiece, without a doubt !
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really did like the first Little Nightmares but I feel like this game has some serious problems. I feel like the levels are kind of jank and buggy and the puzzles often require weird timing-based solutions. Visually it's great, I love the theming and I like the main characters but it was really hard to put up with.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The atmosphere is great but, when you have no intuitiveness on your controls in your game along with having to do absolutely everything manually and hold the games hand like a small child is when its not fun anymore and just a chore. The amount of times I've died to getting caught by a pixel or my character not crouching/sliding on just refusing to crouch and walk forward was enough for me to actually write a review. The atmosphere, the environment and design all looks fantastic. I loved the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DAY 10 a game that made you pee your pants (figuratively) Little Nightmares II This game - while I love it to death - freaked me the hell out. It was incredibly disturbing and dark and had tons of scary moments. My heart was racing many times while playing, especially around the mannequins 😱
positive · AI labelView post →I'm only at the school, but the game is great and yes, the controls can be difficult, like angling them to jump and grab or quickly running and hiding, but it doesn't mess up the game and the game has a better plot than the first one, so good that I learned and obsessed over the game before I even played it! It is 100% worth the time and money to buy and download it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Well, I went for it and started playing Little Nightmares II. Bogged down at the end of the School level. WTF is with this game and the timing of the sledgehammer swings?! I’m either too soon or too late.😡😡😡
negative · AI labelView post →Idk how this happened but I’m playing another scary game! 👻 🔴 LIVE WITH LITTLE NIGHTMARES II twitch.tv/mummyandy
neutral · AI labelView post →We'll be live tonight with a viewer's game request for Day 13 of Volathon! They were number 2 on the bits leaderboard, which means they got to pick our first game tonight! Little Nightmares II, followed by awesome horror games and channel favorites! See you there at 8PM CST, Bonelings!
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm 🔴LIVE with day 9!! of the Spookathon! I am playing Little Nightmares II with @sholirvt.bsky.social for emotional support because I am very scared. Come keep us company while I play another game from the terrible world of Little Nightmares 🎃
neutral · AI labelView post →Personally my favorite game in the whole franchise. I feel it's a lot more loreful than the first game but that comes with a lot of frustrating gimmicks and deaths if that frustrates you. You WILL die a lot, but the monsters are scarier than before, the new (and old!) characters receive a lot more depth, and I feel like this is honestly the face of the LN franchise nowadays even more than Six's iconic yellow raincoat. I'm late to the party, but the game was genuinely such an unforgettable time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pretty decent game overall, but what a shame they didn’t fix essential bugs. I played the Enhanced Edition and encountered at least three of them where key items were literally invisible. You end up wasting time searching everywhere for clues to progress, thinking you missed something, without using internet tips - only to later realize you actually did everything correctly and the puzzle was easier than you thought. It’s just a bug where a KEY FRICKN ITEM doesn’t exist or is invisible. (You…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →8.8/10 This title essentially inherits all the flaws of its predecessor, and to this day still suffers from significant bugs in both gameplay and visuals. Some level designs feel disjointed, and certain scenarios offer even less margin for error than the previous game, leading to frequent deaths that severely disrupt the game's pacing. Yet despite these issues, it remains a profoundly weighty work. It is arguably this installment's content that lends the entire Little Nightmares series its…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My taste in video games Dark Souls Bloodborne Elden Ring Hollow Knight Jedi Fallen Order Minecraft Legend Of Zelda (any game) Metroid (any game) Fallout 4 Resident Evil (any game) Little Nightmares Little Nightmares II
neutral · AI labelView post →We ARE LIVE WITH LITTLE NIGHTMARES II! Im gonna bawk at you for a bit while I get setup and then its GAME ON www.twitch.tv/valkyrievtuber #Vtuber #ViTuber
neutral · AI labelView post →Wish we had more of these types of games Artstyle, Atmosphere, Character design, Story, Ambiance, etc. Absolutely beautiful!! 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The art and the story are on par with the first one. But the game is so janky and full of bugs, all of them stemming from environment interaction. Collision in this game is your worst enemy and the spooky atmosphere disappears on your 5th try of doing something, but this time it doesn't work even though you're doing it the same way. Not to mention the many times I had to reset a level or even restart the game so that things stop bugging out. Hopefully Reanimal does not follow this trend. With…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Title: A Captivating Beginning, But a Shocking Ending in Every Imaginable Way Rating: 10/10 The moment you start the game, you will immediately notice the sheer beauty of its world and the stunning graphics. The monsters in this installment are something else entirely; I was literally terrified every time the Teacher appeared. It was absolute, hysterical dread watching her stretch and lengthen her neck—the visual was incredibly eerie, grotesque, and deeply disturbing. Throughout the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →From the atmosphere to the sound design, everything about this game is crafted so perfectly. The world feels dark, disturbing, and mysterious in the best possible way. Every chapter keeps you on edge, and the puzzles are challenging without being frustrating. The art style alone is a masterpiece. It tells so much of the story without even needing dialogue. But let’s talk about THAT ending. I was not ready for that plot twist. At all. The way the story builds up slowly and then hits you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →played almost all of the game offline on my steam deck so my hours not showing, sadge, amazing game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is Tarsier Studios' first game since Little Nightmares II - Little Nightmares III really did reputational damage for Tarsier (IMO) but was developed by Supermassive Games, though I still have a hard time separating them in my head.
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is frustrating compared to the first. It is not forgiving and requires you to die in order to complete each area exactly as the devs intended it. Many of the areas are not intuitive. For example in one area you must sprint, and another similar area you must sneak, but it's a coin toss to whether you pick the right one and die
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just play it."Little Nightmares II" is an enthralling continuation of the critically acclaimed horror platformer that immerses players in a hauntingly beautiful world filled with mystery and dread. The game invites players to step into the shoes of Mono, a young boy trapped in a distorted dimension, as he journeys alongside Six, the iconic character from the first game. The beautifully crafted environments are not just visually stunning but also serve to amplify the game's eerie atmosphere,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →better then the first one for sure 10/7 i didn't like the ending but it was nice
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly, I'd love to give this a higher rating (3.5/5, follow my Backloggd: https://backloggd.com/u/SmallElf/). Thematically, it's a step above the original. The partnership between Mono and Six is incredible; I absolutely adored them, and the range of entities you discover during your time in the Pale City is broad enough to stay interesting. But despite a jump in quality in all those areas, there was one crucial change I felt impeded the game's ability to thrive. Combat. For whatever…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is an amazing game terrifying and hard in a good way. I love horror games like these and this is one of the best games I've played in years. It was so well made that I couldn't even play it in one go because of how scared I was because of it which is a good thing for me. Anyways I love this game and I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves these kinds of games
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played the enhanced version, you can select it on boot. If you liked the first game its pretty close, but this time around you can do some puzzles with the help of a friend you meet early on, the main character of the first game. The atmosphere is pretty good and the spooky vibes are on point. Sadly some of the gameplay stuff isn't that fun, like some of the melee combat or some of the jumps can be tricky with the depth perception beign kinda hard with some of the angles the camera has. Overall…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This Little Nightmares II feels like a darker, sadder dream that makes the first game hit even harder, and when I played Little Nightmares 1 back then, its unnerving vibe already reminded me of LIMBO but this sequel (as a prequel) takes everything further. The world feels surreal and twisted, full of strange symbolism that makes you think long after you turn the game off, and the story is so rich that you can’t help but get attached to the main character and care about every step of their…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Games beaten in 2026 #6 Little Nightmares II An improvement on the first game in almost every way. Less frustrating, more fun. Great visuals and atmosphere. Really enjoyed the settings. It was a little longer than the first game but didn't feel like it. Fun from start to finish.
positive · AI labelView post →This game is indeed like a nightmare. In other words, it's probably one of the most creative games I've played yet. The ideas about "monsters" and design are insanely creative and like a piece of art. Still, I'm sorry to say that this has been the worst game I've played in the last time because of insane bad controls and control point system. The game design is mostly a 3Dish platformer and therefore you can move the character in both X and Z but still cant really see depth. Since it's a key to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Little Nightmares II (S) $19.93 via Amazon (Prime Eligible). ow.ly/USkK50WH00J Walmart (Walmart+ Eligible). ow.ly/fEWs50WH00I Game Pass via Xbox. ow.ly/qsQ430smmKC
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm live for a not-so-cosy stream 🔦👁️ Join me as we make our way through my game backlog, starting with Little Nightmares II! twitch.tv/skittlenomnom
neutral · AI labelView post →Just finished Little Nightmares and I'm gonna gush about it for a hot second. This was such a fun, spooky lil game. I'm probably years late to this series, but I am in love with this style of game play. I've already ordered Little Nightmares II and it's coming Thursday.
positive · AI labelView post →Honestly, a masterpiece in atmospheric horror. Little Nightmares II perfectly expands on the original with dual-character mechanics, deeply disturbing set pieces and an unforgettable, haunting story. The sound design will give you chills. You shall play it if you are fan of horror and puzzles!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got this for my birthday and all I got to is that its one of the best games I have ever played, it has amazing gameplay, amazing story and how you just play the game in generall is just so good!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fear works best when it never lets me feel completely safe Little Nightmares II takes the foundation of the first game and makes it tenser, more varied, and also more cinematic. It blends stealth, puzzles, platforming, and chase sequences inside deeply unsettling environments, where moving forward always feels uncomfortable in the best possible way. What stands out most to me is the atmosphere, but also how the presence of Mono and Six gives the journey more weight without needing to explain…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i can't say anything else but phenomenal. The story, the plot twist, this game made me cry a bit. Recommended for sure.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've played LN1&2 over the last few days, and the first game hooked me instantly. The horror atmosphere, soundscape, and graphics are phenomenal. LN2 feels like an extended version of LN1, which I appreciate, but I was hoping for more gameplay mechanics. They're both still great games and stand out for their incredible atmosphere.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is lowkey special since it's my first horror game and story game in general, the best little nightmares BY FAR ( comparing to the 1st game). LOVE the lore of this game and the idea. Everything is amazing about it and its also very easy to 100%. Craaaaazzzyy plot twist too btw ;p
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Enjoyed the first Little Nightmares. LN2 steps it up with grim atmosphere, mood-setting music, and cool lore peeking into that twisted world. Would've been perfect... except the gameplay. Clunky controls make you die nonstop, and half the time you're just guessing what the devs want. Too many frustrating moments. Even though I don't recommend it, if you liked the first one, you might enjoy this more than I did.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game literally broke my heart! How dare you! I liked the first game (not so much the DLC), but this one is on another level. It’s scarier, more heartbreaking, and more stressful! As if I hadn’t built enough trust issues on my own. I love the nightmare world-building! Some of the controls are a little clunky, but all in all it was a game I enjoyed through and through!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!! 👻🎃 In one hour we're continuing Frankenstein: Through the Eyes of the Monster!! 🧟♂️💉 I will also be raffling a game key for Little Nightmares II on stream, so tune in for a bit of a Halloween treat~ 🍬 See ya soon!! ✨
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