Little Nightmares III

Little Nightmares III stands as a worthy continuation of its legacy. It introduces a cooperative mode that expands the formula while preserving the unique atmosphere that made the series famous. However, in its pursuit of greater playability and accessibility, it loses some of the edge that elevated the original to a masterpiece of modern horror.

Little Nightmares 3 delivers a hauntingly beautiful experience filled with emotion, atmosphere, and stunning design. While the puzzles and gameplay lack real challenge, its storytelling and mood make it an unforgettable journey — whether played solo or in co-op.

Packed with clever platforming puzzles, refined combat, and the long-awaited return of co-op mode, Little Nightmares 3 stands as every bit as captivating as its predecessors, if not better. Supermassive Games has crafted a worthy successor that both honors and expands upon this beloved franchise.

Little Nightmares III makes it clear that the series is in the right hands. Supermassive is delivering a game that lives up to expectations—we just wish it had taken more risks.

Little Nightmares III returns to explore the deepest childhood fears, this time through a haunting co-op adventure. Familiar mechanics take on new life as two players navigate eerie environments, solve clever cooperative puzzles, and uncover a renewed narrative focus. While it has a few frustrating moments, it remains a highly recommended and chilling experience.

Little Nightmares 3 doesn’t rewrite the rules of the saga, but it expands them intelligently. Supermassive Games inherits a remarkable legacy and translates it into a new cooperative grammar, where fear no longer stems from isolation, but from the possibility of losing the one beside you. The design remains true to the series’ poetics - environments that speak for themselves, ambient puzzles, silences loaded with meaning - while the online co-op introduces an emotional and gameplay dimension that feels surprisingly natural. There are some imperfections: slightly rigid controls, imprecise checkpoints, and an AI that occasionally hesitates. Yet the overall picture retains great artistic and technical value. Visually sumptuous, sonically unsettling, and always faithful to its dark fairy-tale vision, Little Nightmares 3 proves that the nightmare can evolve without losing its soul. An experience more empathetic, more alive and still capable of making you tremble.

Little Nightmares 3 is a hauntingly beautiful adventure that pulls you deep into a world shaped by fear. The co-op mode is a true masterpiece and an absolute joy to play. While the core formula could use a bit more innovation, we’re confident the next installment will take that final step forward.

The always-eerie game world within Little Nightmares III will get stuck in your head for days after you put it down; it's great stuff.

The tastefully morbid Little Nightmares III forgoes run-of-the-mill jump scares, excessive gore and the other emblems of outright horror for the series’s trademark atmospheric creepiness.

Little Nightmares 3 is a great entry point for those looking to bring more people into the world of gaming, while also keeping the franchise alive with its well-known standards. Whether solo or in co-op, Low and Alone's adventure captivates with its setting and simplicity.

Little Nightmares 3 is a solid addition to the beloved franchise, and Supermassive did a fine job with the project. The atmosphere is on point as it does a great job at telling a story, creating a sense of dread, and is genuinely exciting to venture through. Unfortunately, the game has minimal horror, and I wouldn’t go into it expecting to be scared. As for the gameplay itself, it’s really basic to its benefit and detriment. It’s a great game to pick up and play in a weekend, especially due to its short runtime, but it won’t offer any challenge or thought-provoking puzzles. Still, Little Nightmares 3 feels right at home in the franchise and I wouldn't mind seeing Supermassive Games take another crack at a sequel, especially if they learn from their mistakes on this one.

Little Nightmares 3 has excellent atmosphere and soundtrack, with a good story, but leaves unanswered questions from its predecessor. However, it lacked creativity in its pursuers and environment, the new mechanics were underutilized, and there is no local co-op or cross-play.

Little Nightmares 3 is a worthy successor to the first two games. It may play things a little too safe, but it clearly respects the foundation upon which it’s built. The addition of co-op fits like a glove and should be standard for all future Little Nightmares games. The puzzles are clever and approachable. The audio design is stellar. Fans of the series will find a lot to love within this latest iteration. It’s a perfect game to kick off the spooky season. Don’t miss it.

Little Nightmares 3 follows in the footsteps of its two predecessors. An adventure in dark and disturbing worlds designed to reflect the nightmares of Low and Alone. The formula is identical, with the only difference being that this time, the adventure is experienced by two players. This twist isn't necessarily executed in the best way, as the co-op aspect doesn't make a huge difference to the game, with puzzles that are fairly easy to solve. But overall, this new episode is still an enjoyable adventure that fans of the first two episodes will appreciate just as much, with two players if necessary.

Little Nightmares III is an eerie return to this beloved, haunted universe, captained by a developer with plenty of experience in scares. Though much of this third entry may strike a familiar chord with players, the opportunity to engage in harrowing chases and solve grotesque puzzles together makes for a tantalizing offering that you shouldn’t be frightened of.

Supermassive Games has successfully embraced the world of Nowhere, enriching it with both its narrative and its dynamic duo. Little Nightmares 3 shines with its anxiety-inducing atmosphere, meticulous staging, and a soundtrack that carefully punctuates every moment of tension. As for the gameplay, it constantly changes pace to keep us engaged. We move from captivating exploration to infiltration, with moments of more intense action in between. We regret a few inaccuracies in the handling and some room for improvement in terms of performance. But overall, this third installment is a success that should be even more enjoyable for two players, as long as you play online.

Supermassive Games did a great job respecting what made the previous Little Nightmares titles special, while delivering a unique experience centered around two players cooperating to escape this haunting world. However, it does miss the mark at times when it comes to the atmosphere and art-style.

Little Nightmares 3 does what you'd expect from a game in this series. It's dark, scary, delightfully repulsive, and bizarre. The fact that the co-op mode is only available online is a bit of a bummer. The playtime could also be longer.

Supermassive Games expands the formula with online co-op, a grander scale, and striking visuals that make the eerie world more spectacular but less subtle, losing some of its original tension and precision in exchange for spectacle; despite its weaker controls and overly helpful AI, it remains an atmospheric and engaging experience that fans and newcomers alike will enjoy, even if its abrupt ending leaves a bittersweet taste.

Co-op is a perfect fit for Little Nightmares III, enhancing the series' usual strengths, but the single-player experience has suffered as a result. So, playing it solo will be less enjoyable, while playing it with others can add a few points to your final score.

Little Nightmares 3 is a heartfelt installment that respects the legacy inherited from Tarsier, which Supermassive has embraced with skill and without the intention of overturning established mechanics, rhythms, and situations that still work very well. We would have liked to see some camera issues fixed, just as we would have appreciated more creative solutions for the puzzles, given that the ones present (in the final location in particular...) are truly interesting. The co-op mode is a great fit, and we regret the absence of local co-op. With its light and shadows, Little Nightmares is always Little Nightmares. It's scary, it makes you think, it creates a dense and sticky tension that spans the most disparate horror genres and plays with phobias, sounds, and images—in short, with all the most typical tools of fright. And we can't wait to learn more by exploring the two DLCs already planned.

Little Nightmares 3 is a two-sided work whose evaluation depends entirely on the perspective from which it is viewed. Supermassive Games has certainly created an engaging, intelligent, and artistically stunning puzzle adventure that seeks to evolve the series’ formula in a new direction.

Little Nightmare 3 is a commissioned work and could have been decidedly less inspired. The co-op mechanics work, even in single-player thanks to the companion AI, but they somehow make the scenarios easier to read and decipher. The saga's strong point, however, remains its atmosphere, and here Supermassive has hit the mark by creating a horror anthology in which Low and Alone move under the guidance of solid virtual direction. Perhaps the formula itself has reached its limit in terms of mechanics, but in terms of inspiration, Little Nightmares 3 always manages to convey something to the player.

Even if two friends can't experience Little Nightmares 3 in the same room, it's still a game worth enjoying. At the end of the day, it's sad that I can't share my awe and wonder to my partner personally in the moment, but at least I can share those feelings on Discord. And this tale of friendship is one that will definitely generate feelings.

Little Nightmares III will make you fall in love with its twisted world. Through nightmarish villains, Supermassive Games delivers another great entry for a franchise with a very distinct visual identity. While there is room for improvement in certain ally AI situations and environmental exploration, Little Nightmares III more than accomplishes its goal: to provide a nightmare you’ll want to dream about.

Supermassive's title offers a unique and gloomy atmosphere! We appreciate the general intention, in line with the previous opus, with grotesque creatures and a fascinating overall aesthetic where we will face well-thought-out puzzles. Whether visual or in terms of sound design, we are tense from beginning to end and the universe is neat. It's a shame that the solo offers too much ease, the AI of the second character often spontaneously doing all the work and that the overall is undoubtedly too similar to the first two games in the series. Little Nightmares 3 remains, however, a good game and we have a very good (and horrible) time there.

Little Nightmares 3 is a great puzzle platformer that we really enjoyed, especially in co-op mode.

Little Nighmares III keeps the eerie charm of its predecessors, adding co-op play and great visuals, but limited multiplayer options and mild innovation hold it back from true greatness.

New developer Supermassive mostly plays it safe adding some subtle yet effective twists to the spinetingling platforming series.

Visually stunning and faithful to the series' atmospheric horror style, Little Nightmares III impresses with its aesthetics but lacks substance. The new title, although well-executed, suffers from its repetitive formula and lack of creative daring. The inclusion of online co-op is a welcome addition, but the absence of local co-op is unjustified. It is a good game, but it is far from a significant step forward for the franchise.

Little Nightmares III is a reminder of why we fell in love with this series: for its ability to tell cruel stories without a word, for the way it turns a room into an oppressive setting, for that vertigo of running away without looking back. Supermassive has understood the essentials, adding the sweetness of cooperation and maintaining the atmosphere and basic mechanics. But we miss a little more ambition, as it seems that they have strictly adhered to the recipe of the previous installments, without wanting to try any new ingredients.

Little Nightmares 3 is more of the same, but there’s still plenty of heart and some stunning visuals that keeps you wanting to see what comes next.

It's very good, but it could have been even better. The authors managed to reach the quality of Little Nightmares II, but in my opinion, they didn't surpass it. That's still enough of a recommendation to give the third installment a try.

Little Nightmares III is generally a successful sequel thanks to its refined mechanics and the integration of co-op to its particular brand of horror experience. If you've played previous Little Nightmares games, you can rest assured that Little Nightmares III will bring you another deformed slice of horror you'll be eager to lap up. However, the formula of Little Nightmares hasn't changed and although it all works wonderfully well and you shouldn't try to fix what the wrench cannot, Little Nightmares deserves something more ambitious in the future. For right now though, fill those baleful boots and enjoy this unhinged third course.

Little Nightmares III delivers a visually stunning and atmospherically rich experience that stays true to the franchise’s eerie roots, but struggles to carve out a bold new identity. While Supermassive Games captures the chilling tone and handcrafted environments fans love, the game falters in pacing, emotional depth, and narrative clarity. Despite its potential, the journey through The Nowhere feels restrained, leaving players both intrigued and underwhelmed by the end.

Little Nightmares III is the usual small, exquisite nightmare built around the fears of two children escaping from a world of repulsive “grown-ups.” The most tangible novelty is the online co-op mode, which allows two players to work together by using each character’s unique abilities. However, in trying to find a balance between a game that can be completed solo and one where cooperation truly matters, Little Nightmares III never pushes this feature too far, it’s enjoyable, but never essential. Beyond that, it’s a repetition of moments and situations we’ve already experienced in the previous installments. We would have liked to see more of Supermassive Games’ own touch on this universe, rather than the reaffirmation of established formulas.

Little Nightmares III is a safe entry into the series that runs into repetition issues, alongside bugs that really hold the game back. The checkpointing system is the biggest offender here, sometimes making me lose 4 or 5 minutes.

Little Nightmares III delivers on the original conceit of the series with a horror-filled adventure that feels like trying to escape a nightmare you desperately want to wake up from. Outside of a few noticeable, if underbaked, additions Supermassive has introduced, I’d welcome more variation to the game’s formula. However, even if Little Nightmares III offers more of the same, it’s hard not to smile whenever Low and Alone’s adventure sends chills down my spine.

Little Nightmares 3 delivers a thrilling new chapter in the eerie universe of The Nowhere. The game feels fresh yet familiar, plays smoothly, and keeps you on the edge of your seat with tense, unsettling moments. Local co-op is missing and some objectives are unclear, but the chilling new nightmares more than make up for it.

Even with a new developer at the helm, Little Nightmares III proves to be a worthy successor that hasn't lost the series' signature appeal. The pivot to co-op gameplay and a noticeably different visual style mark a clear evolution, yet the foundation remains unshaken. The horror—stemming from a bleak, bizarre atmosphere and truly loathsome enemies—perfectly recaptures that classic 'Little Nightmares' feeling, as if to give a knowing smirk to the wave of similar games that have appeared since the series' rise to fame.

Little Nightmares 3 preserves the franchise’s eerie atmosphere and strong visual identity, delivering tense chase sequences and well‑designed cooperative puzzles. However, the lack of local co‑op, unstable matchmaking, and a growing sense of repetition hold the experience back. Its cinematic direction and detailed environments are impressive, though depth perception issues often impact platforming. It’s a solid entry, but one that falls short of bringing meaningful innovation to the series.

Little Nightmares III is a solid yet unspectacular entry that translates the series' core appeal into a cooperative format but fails to fully justify the developer change or the price tag. It’s good, but not great, making it more of a recommendation for spooky season rather than a must-play horror title.

Little Nightmares III is a nightmare worth having, even if you’ve dreamt it all before. Supermassive Games holds a mirror to the franchise, reflecting the series’ charming horror, clever puzzles, and grotesque universe. But it plays it safe, adding little in the way of originality. Online co-op is the biggest change, but solo play remains the preferred experience. Overall, Little Nightmares III is unsettling enough to make your skin crawl — just not enough to wake you up.

It may seem harsh to knock a game for doing what’s already proven to work, especially when I had praise for all of the same qualities when I reviewed Little Nightmares II, but we’ve been here before. Twice now. And a fresh set of eyes and hands could (and should) have resulted in something more. What’s here is perfectly fine, enjoyable and comfortably familiar, just not at all essential.

Little Nightmares 3 is a gorgeously crafted collection of grim visuals, memorable creatures and fear-inducing horror. The co-op play is a natural and understandable evolution for the series, but it does alter the overarching atmosphere, albeit it subtly.

Little Nightmares 3 is faithful to the series under its new leading studio at Supermassive Games. The team, already a well-respected name in horror, carries Tarsier's torch well, though it sometimes feels too deferential to the past games, failing to raise the bar both in puzzle and monster design. This is a good sequel that I'm glad to have made the time for, but if there's to be another trip into this world of tiny terrors, it'll first need a refill of nightmare fuel.

The new developer perfectly recreates the art direction and atmosphere of the originals, but there’s a lack of innovation and variety in this otherwise enjoyable quasi-horror sequel.

Little Nightmares 3 captivates with quiet storytelling, haunting visuals, and an eerie, beautiful atmosphere. Despite minor flaws, it’s a whispered nightmare that stays with you long after it ends. And it ends way too soon.

Little Nightmares III looks great but lacks bite. Its haunting art direction and eerie atmosphere still impress, but the short runtime, predictable puzzles, and dull AI partner make this sequel feel smaller in every sense. Play it in co-op if you can — alone, it’s only half as fun.

Little Nightmares III tries to faithfully follow in the footsteps of its predecessors, but the new developers fail to elevate it to the next stage of the series’ evolution. While Supermassive Games attempted to integrate co-op, this decision seems questionable, given the limited opportunities for meaningful interaction. The game offers only the bare minimum, sprinkles in a few additional mechanics, and still drowns in its own limitations.

Little Nightmares 3 might be the least of the trilogy so far, but anyone who wants to have a new experience in its horribly bleak and oppressive world will still find this a great opportunity to do so — it just doesn’t come together as darkly perfect as it should.

Supermassive Games plays it extremely safe, following the established design and gameplay formula to the letter when compared to Tarsier Studios’ previous titles. The addition of co-op is a fun touch, but it doesn’t do much to deliver a truly fresh experience. For better or worse, this is exactly what fans of the series can expect, no surprises whatsoever.

A third chapter that could have seized the opportunity of the change in direction for a brave, new course, but instead settles for a sufficient rehash of its predecessors.

Because the atmosphere and presentation hold up, Little Nightmares 3 is a game you can comfortably play if you already love the series. Temper your expectations about the co-op though. It’s nothing more than a half-baked step… and moreover in the wrong direction.

Little Nightmares III aims to expand the series’ experience with a co-op mode but, while not a bad game, it fails to capture the same charm and unsettling atmosphere that defined its previous installments.

Little Nightmares III still looks incredible, but clunky controls, an awkward camera, and a watered-down sense of dread stop it from fully reaching its potential. Co-op brings a fun new twist to this entry, but some of the fear and magic that made the series special seems to have slipped through the cracks.

Little Nightmares III is a solid sequel that honors the franchise’s horror foundations but stumbles with excessive caution. It’s a nightmare worth having, but one that feels hauntingly familiar. In a series built on unsettling expectations, familiarity is its scariest weakness. For series fans seeking more puzzle platforming in The Nowhere, Little Nightmares III delivers exactly that—no more, no less.

Little Nightmares 3 feels like a sequel in name alone. As a co-operative experience with either a friend, family member or partner, it’s a good time and should give you sufficient spooks and scares as well as a few laughs here and there. Visually, the game is on point with some gorgeous and intriguing settings, but they lack depth and get moved along too quickly. The story is the biggest drawback though, and if you’re expecting a story on par with the first game’s, look somewhere else.

Little Nightmares III is an atmospheric title that continues the series' typical twisted horror with a too-unsurprising approach. The two-player element doesn't add enough to the package, and many of the levels don't offer enough to explore to make the adventure rewarding. The level set at a carnival comes closest to the atmosphere of the original series, but many other sections lag behind. The Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition, released at the same time, is definitely the best way to immerse yourself in the Tarsier universe; the sequels haven't achieved the same excellence.

Don’t get me wrong, despite the relatively negative tone of this review, Little Nightmares III does have its moments and can be fun with another human player. The game just doesn’t stand out in any particular way and with a relatively brief 4-hour runtime, this will likely be one of those dreams that fades from your mind not long after you wake up.

'Little Nightmares 3 nails the mood and atmosphere series fans are expecting, but in most other respects it's a let down with clunky pacing and awkward puzzles. Co-op, rather than breathe new life into the series, ends up feeling more like a burden than anything. A little nightmare indeed.

Little Nightmares III is not a bad game, despite many flaws. It is a middle of the road, proper game that provides a few hours of fun. The problem is that this series used to be much more than that. First two games were bold and full of ideas that stuck with you for a long time. I will forget about this nightmare very quickly.

As a big fan of the first two games - and even the mobile spin-off Very Little Nightmares - I can’t help but feel disappointed by Little Nightmares 3. It falls short on the creepy vibes the series is known for, and the story lacks impact. After introducing a partner in the second game, full co-op was the logical next step, but the gameplay remains shallow, and the absence of local co-op is a missed opportunity.

Little Nightmares 3 improves, in many ways, what makes Little Nightmares so beloved. But the game quickly feels formulaic.

That’s the biggest problem with Little Nightmares 3: it has a lot of nice ideas, but the execution is lacking. Sometimes it doesn’t do enough of the good things it does, and sometimes it does way too much of the bad things. It’s a game that, with a bit more time, a lot more polish, and a clearer direction, could be great — but as it stands, it’s just a little too janky, a little too underbaked, and a little too frustrating.

Little Nightmares III has a few truly great moments and as a co-op experience it certainly has its charm. The game is however sorely lacking a lot of the atmosphere, creepiness and general quality that made its predecessors so sensational.

Supermassive Games successfully translates the macabre aesthetic, delivering superb monster design and visual highlights. However, the experience is hindered by padding, inconsistent pacing, and an underutilized, online-only co-op feature, preventing Little Nightmares 3 from reaching the compact brilliance of its predecessors.

Despite a pair of new protagonists and the inclusion of two-player support for the first time in the series, Little Nightmares 3 doesn’t do enough to distinguish itself from the previous two adventures, making each step through its shadowy structures less full of dread and more like a retread. There are some memorably morbid moments here and there, and the Carnavale chapter is a standout, but the constant crate-pushing and instant-fail chase sequences feel all too familiar at this point. Little Nightmares 3 features little innovation, few scares, and limited appeal if you’ve already played the previous two games, unless you’re dead keen to experience the series’ signature brand of stop-start stealth with a friend in tow.

Packed with intricate little details that bring the Nowhere to life and expand upon its gameplay for the better, Little Nightmares III surprisingly suffers in its repetitive formula of platforming and running from monsters. The visuals are amazing, yet the monsters don't fit and the narrative leaves little to be desired. The potential for Little Nightmares III lies in its multiplayer, which is sadly restricted to online play. With the four chapters all concluding the same way, leading to a rather abrupt finale, Little Nightmares III left me feeling underwhelmed for what could have been an incredible trilogy. The urge to keep Low and Alone alive is strong throughout this short adventure, but the mystery of Nowhere stayed behind with Six.

Little Nightmares III marks a bold shift for the series, with Supermassive Games taking over from Tarsier Studios and introducing co-op. While the game’s atmosphere, art direction, and world-building are hauntingly beautiful, its lack of true scares and overly simple puzzles hold it back. The co-op mechanics feel underutilized, and solo play suffers due to overly helpful AI. Despite its flaws, the game’s strong visuals and collectibles make it a worthwhile yet uneven experience for fans of the series.

With challenging controls and a confusing narrative, Little Nightmares III will be best enjoyed by those familiar with the previous entries over newer players to the franchise.

Little Nightmares III is partially redeemed by its final third, as it picks up considerably both in terms of imagination and construction. [Issue#417, p.108]

If you can find a friend, Little Nightmares 3 is a moderately enjoyable, if bland, diversion. However, co-op joy is required to insulate you from the otherwise forgettable and tedious experience at the title’s core. While fans of the wider franchise may find nuggets of lore to chew on here and there, Little Nightmares 3 provides little groundwork for those new to the franchise. Even long-time series fans will need to brace for Little Nightmares 3’s dip in quality.