Little Nightmares III Reviews
Little Nightmares III nails its eerie atmosphere and unsettling charm, even if the experience occasionally stumbles over its own mechanics.
Little Nightmares III is a solid spiritual successor to the original horror series, guiding players through new, intriguing locations filled with terror and dread.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Despite some familiar beats, Little Nightmares III remains a hauntingly beautiful continuation of the creepy puzzle-platforming series. Its eerily atmospheric world design, horrifying villains, and unsettling sense of scale all come together to create an experience that’s as memorable as it is unnerving, whilst the addition of co-op gives it a fresh edge that turns the shared fear into something that adds to the fun. It might not reinvent the formula and it does feel like it missed some opportunities to build upon the core gameplay loop, but Little Nightmares III proves that there’s still plenty of menacing magic left in this twisted world.
We eagerly awaited Little Nightmares III, but it didn't live up to the hype
Review in Greek | Read full review
It is a good game, but despite genuinely enjoying some aspects, I was left wanting more.
Little Nightmares 3 is a sequel lacking in innovation, which does its part to maintain the saga's soul, but it feels less handcrafted and more "big studio." It's visually dazzling, and the co-op gameplay adds freshness, although the somewhat imprecise controls and uneven pacing detract from its charm. Still, it's a beautiful nightmare worth experiencing, although this time the scares come more in focus than in shadow.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Little Nightmares III is a bit of a mixed bag. One thing is certain, Supermassive Games managed to keep Tarsier's legacy going by creating a sequel worthy of the name. Then again, Supermassive might have played it a bit too safe, resulting in a game that never really wows and occasionally feels like a step back. Little Nightmares III might be right up your alley if you're craving a Little Nightmares experience with online co-op gameplay, but if you're looking for a sequal that finally deals with the nightmarish controls from previous instalments... dream on.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
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.
Review in Finnish | Read full review
Little Nightmares III is a great addition to a series that people love. It stays true to the series’ core while adding new gameplay features, environments, and ways to interact with them. This keeps things interesting and new.
Little Nightmares 3 is the best game in the franchise and highlights the solid development of a horror experience in partnership with Supermassive.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Little Nightmares III stays true to the franchise’s legacy, delivering a haunting and melancholic experience through inspired art direction and solid technical execution. While it doesn’t reinvent the formula or focus on co-op, its eerie atmosphere and subtle environmental storytelling make for a short but powerful journey that lingers like the best nightmares.
Review in Italian | Read full review
When the dust settles, it’s hard not to come away from Little Nightmares 3 disappointed. Its brief 3–5 hour runtime offers little more than recycled ideas and formulaic scares. There’s no spark of innovation here, just a pale imitation wearing the nightmarish skin of what came before, destined to fade from memory almost as soon as the credits roll.
In all, Little Nightmares 3 is a satisfying successor. It keeps the fragility, the terror, the childlike vantage point, and adds new bits to the puzzle. It doesn’t leap beyond its past, but it steps beside it. For fans, this is a welcome return. For new players, it’s a refined horror-puzzle ride that’s close enough to the familiar to welcome them in, but with room to carve its own shadow.
Little Nightmares 3 keeps the creepy “silent horror” vibe, environmental storytelling, puzzle-platform elements, and grotesque monster design. Having two characters with different tools adds more puzzle/traversal variety. The inclusion of online co-op is something many fans have been asking for. The visual fidelity and frame performance require more compromises compared to PS5. This might not deliver as cleanly if you prefer local co-op or play only on low-end platforms. For players who love atmospheric, slow-burn horror, puzzles, and exploration and don’t mind some slower pacing, Little Nightmares 3 is for you.
"Little Nightmares 3" is a contradiction that works—at least sometimes. Few other games understand how to convey fear through sound, light, and silence as well as this one. But the gameplay (unfortunately) lags behind. The duality of Alone and Low sounds exciting, but quickly becomes a test of patience in solo mode. Too often, the game repeats its mechanics. "Little Nightmares 3" is also frustrating, because it scarcely provides any explanations or hints and relies heavily on trial and error.
Review in German | Read full review
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.
Little Nightmares III is one of the most unique horror games thanks to its blend of art, atmosphere, and subtle storytelling. It doesn't use cheap scares or blood and guts. It doesn't leave your mind; it just creeps in.
Little Nightmares 3 is a beautifully haunting continuation that captures the series’ unsettling charm but hesitates to evolve. Its atmosphere, art direction, and emotional weight are undeniable, pulling you once again into a world of quiet dread and fragile hope. While the new mechanics add layers of cooperation and tension, they’re often underused. Beyond that, several missed opportunities—like local co-op—keep the game from stepping into greatness.
Little Nightmares 3 upholds its franchise’s place at the top of the genre, being tense, engaging, and deeply immersive with its macabre worldbuilding. The addition of co-op is a great addition to the series, while remaining an excellent solo experience, should you choose to play it that way.