About Little Nightmares
Little Nightmares is a puzzle-platform horror adventure game developed by Tarsier Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Set in a mysterious world, the game follows Six, a hungry little girl who must escape the Maw, an iron vessel inhabited by monstrous, twisted beings.
Released on 28 Apr 2017, Little Nightmares combines platforming, puzzle-solving, and adventure gameplay within an indie horror experience.
Highlights
- Puzzle-platformer gameplay in a mysterious horror world
- Play as Six escaping the iron vessel Maw
- Indie adventure with complex puzzle-solving mechanics
- Mysterious setting populated by twisted creatures
Little Nightmares reviews
- 8.8Read the review
ign
8.8
- 8.0Read the review
gamerant
8
- 8.0Read the review
gamespot
8
Little Nightmares release date
28 Apr 2017Out now
Little Nightmares FAQ
When was Little Nightmares released?
Little Nightmares was released on 28 Apr 2017.
Who developed Little Nightmares?
The game was developed by Tarsier Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
What is the critical reception of Little Nightmares?
Little Nightmares received an average score of 8.3/10 from critics, with IGN scoring 8.8, GameRant 8, and GameSpot 8.
What genres does Little Nightmares belong to?
Little Nightmares is a platform, puzzle, adventure, and indie game that combines horror elements with gameplay mechanics.







