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Little Nightmares I & II
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Little Nightmares I & II

2021
PlatformPuzzleStrategyAdventureIndie

Fantasy · Horror · Survival

These unsettling platformers twist childhood fears into a tangible, playable experience. The core is stealth: navigating claustrophobic environments and outsmarting grotesque creatures, all while solving environmental puzzles to proceed. It's the impeccable sound design that truly elevates the horror, from the unsettling score to the crunch of footsteps, creating a constant sense of dread and vulnerability that lingers long after you put the controller down.

About Little Nightmares I & II

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This collection of two Little Nightmares games will introduce you to a lovely, frightening and iconic puzzle-platformer series, starting with the original from 2017.

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82
Match
Recommendation strength
88%

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Navigate a haunting world of shifting perspectives and deadly traps, where every shadow conceals a new threat, echoing Little Nightmares' blend of platforming and dread.

Why recommended

  • The core gameplay loop of precise platforming and environmental puzzles, where every misstep leads to a gruesome end, mirrors Little Nightmares' challenging difficulty
  • Criteria — Adventure is central, as you explore a surreal world filled with secrets and dangers, piecing together a fragmented narrative through environmental storytelling.
  • The oppressive atmosphere and focus on a single, vulnerable protagonist create a similar sense of isolation and tension, making it a single-player experience.
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Rating
Critic & community
75
Match
Recommendation strength
78%

Enter a terrifying world of a cursed house, where you must solve puzzles and uncover the secrets of a vengeful witch, evoking the same sense of dread and mystery as Little Nightmares.

Why recommended

  • The game's focus on environmental puzzles and exploration, with a constant sense of unease, mirrors the adventure aspect.
  • Criteria — Single-player experience, where you're alone against a supernatural threat, creating a sense of vulnerability and isolation.
  • The horror elements, including jump scares and a haunting atmosphere, are in line with the source game's themes.
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Rating
Critic & community
70
Match
Recommendation strength
72%

Delve into a dark, Norse-inspired world where you must survive against terrifying creatures and unravel the mysteries of a fallen civilization, mirroring Little Nightmares' blend of horror and puzzle-solving.

Why recommended

  • The game features a challenging difficulty, with limited resources and a focus on stealth and evasion to survive.
  • Criteria — Adventure is the core gameplay, as you explore a vast and mysterious world, uncovering its secrets through exploration and puzzle-solving.
  • The game shares the same horror genre as the source game, with a focus on atmosphere, tension, and a sense of dread.

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