Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- GTX 460
- CPU
- CPU i3
- RAM
- 4 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Little Nightmares System Requirements
- 10 GB
- Steam Deck: Verified
- No Mac version
- Out 4/28/2017
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates. Updated 11/14/2026.
Recommended specs
60 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 660
- CPU
- CPU i7
- RAM
- 8 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Little Nightmares is a light game; modern mid-range hardware handles it comfortably. If performance falls short, lower shadows and texture quality first.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pGTX 660Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSGTX 1630Below an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSArc A380Below an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSGTX 1630Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSArc A380Below an RTX 3060
The longer the bar, the stronger the card it needs. The dashed line is an RTX 3060, a popular mid-range card.
Choose your frame rate and resolution
60 FPS · 1080p
OfficialGraphics card
NVIDIAGTX 660CPU
CPU i7
RAM
8 GB
VRAM
2 GB
Settings
High
High preset targets 60 FPS at 1080p; lower shadows or effects if frame rate dips.
Full table (6 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | Recommended60 FPS · 1080pOfficial | 1440p 60 FPS60 FPS · 1440pEstimate | 4K 60 FPS60 FPS · 4KEstimate | 1080p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1080pEstimate | 1440p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1440pEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | GTX 460 | NVIDIAGTX 660 | NVIDIAGTX 1630AMDRX 6400IntelArc A310 | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 6500 XTIntelArc A380 | NVIDIAGTX 1630AMDRX 6400IntelArc A310 | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 6500 XTIntelArc A380 |
| CPU | CPU i3 | CPU i7 | AMDRyzen 5 7600XIntelCore i5-13600K | AMDRyzen 5 7600XIntelCore i5-13600K | AMDRyzen 7 7700XIntelCore i7-13700K | AMDRyzen 7 7700XIntelCore i7-13700K |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB | 6 GB | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
Storage: 10 GB available space · DirectX: Version 11
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 60 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1440p | 120 FPS1080p |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIAGTX 1650 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIAGTX 1660 Super | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 3060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AMDRX 6600 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 3050 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ runs it≈ almost: lower a setting or two✗ falls short
Which card should you buy?
For 60 FPS · 1080p
NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
Laptops that run Little Nightmares
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIAMX550AMDRX 6500Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
Little Nightmares on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Verified
Valve tested it: plays well on Steam Deck, with working controls and readable text.
Can you play Little Nightmares on Mac?
No. On Steam, Little Nightmares is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is Little Nightmares?
The PC version needs about 10 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Little Nightmares?
GTX 460, CPU i3, 4 GB RAM. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Little Nightmares?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 3060 run Little Nightmares?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Little Nightmares?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can you play Little Nightmares on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates it Verified: it plays well on Steam Deck.
Is Little Nightmares on Mac?
No. On Steam, Little Nightmares is Windows only.
Buy Little Nightmares
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7, 64-bit