Reanimal Reviews
It does feel a little unfair considering how much I spent my playthrough comparing these games to each other, but at the same time that’s the most logical way to engage with them. Leaving a studio to say they want to create their own IP — that looks entirely like their previous projects — doesn’t leave me much to work with.
A 3D horror experience from the creators of Little Nightmares: Reanimal. Does it push the genre forward with cinematic atmosphere and co-op mechanics?
Review in Turkish | Read full review
REANIMAL is a beautiful horror journey that uses subtlety to its advantage. The lack of dialogue and cutscenes is traded for worldbuilding, while the gameplay highlights more thrilling chases rather than action-packed combat. Both are used to great effect, even in spite of some major issues with exploration and a few glitches here and there. If you're a fan of the horror genre, Little Nightmares, or have a friend to play with, though, REANIMAL is a must-buy.
Reanimal is an impressive horror adventure that lacks depth and content, which makes it hard to recommend at full price.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
As someone who usually steers clear of horror, Reanimal is one of the few games have been actively excited for – as a fan of the first two Little Nightmares games, I expected nothing but the best from Tarsier Studios and they delivered spectacularly. An unsettling, well-paced horror that serves up both a stunningly designed world as well as enough subtext to keep video game essayists in work for a decade, Reanimal is a must-play.
Reanimal was hard to put down, with sensational pacing that builds tension and then plays out spectacular cinematic scenes
REANIMAL isn’t trying to compete with action-heavy horror games. It’s not trying to overwhelm you with content or mechanics. It’s a moody, restrained, carefully designed experience built around atmosphere and emotional weight. It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t constantly try to scare you. Instead, it creates a space that feels wrong and lets you sit inside it for a while. If you’re the kind of player who values tone and environmental storytelling over complexity, REANIMAL is worth your time. It’s not perfect. But it’s confident in what it wants to be. And that counts for a lot.
Reanimal manages to satisfy your craving for a horror platformer in an iconic way, without clinging to the past, deepening the gameplay, further developing the narrative, and presenting a highly distinctive art style.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Reanimal has a great, dark story that is very engaging and immersive. This game is essentially what Little Nightmares III should have been. A story that was much darker, creepier, thrilling, unsettling, and above all else, an exciting experience. A far more detailed and refined visuals, and the puzzles are brilliantly done as the game did not necessarily have to rely too much on them for an immersive experience.
Reanimal is a great horror game that can crush the player with its atmosphere. Beautiful visuals combined with atmospheric audio give us an unforgettable experience that cannot be found anywhere else. If you need to feel a little fear for two evenings, Reanimal is the perfect choice.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Reanimal is uneven, a clutch of unforgettable images stitched to a handful of flat chores, but when it hits, it gnaws.
Reanimal is an excellently crafted dark narrative horror, that just never stopped for me. The game’s lack of words creates such a surreal experience, all while keep you immersed in its world. Boss fights are engaging and fun, and levels stand out in their own unique was, besides looking similar at times. Our protagonists relay their emotions perfectly, with or without words. Compared to the Little Nightmares games, Reanimal offers the same brilliant experience and dials it up further. Creating a world you wish to know more about and explore, but when you’re in, you want out. Which I love. Monsters are eye-catchingly grotesque, and equally terrifying when doing a chase scene. This is not a game I would suggest to those, who aren’t good with dark themes. Such as suicide, animal abuse and other things. If you have played Tarsier Studios, other work, then you might already be familiar with some themes. With that said, I’m giving Reanimal, the Thumb Culture Platinum Award.
Quite carefully crafted, REANIMAL is indeed the Little Nightmares 3 we would like to see.
Review in Greek | Read full review
For me personally REANIMAL is exactly what I was hoping for: an accessible, ultra-atmospheric horror snack for one or two evenings of couch co-op leaving plenty of room for interpretation afterwards. The game luckily isn't your run-of-the-mill jumpscare fest: it has so much more to offer and is also suitable for players who are already interested in the horror genre but don't want to stumble from one jumpscare to the next. So, if you're looking for sophisticated horror with a proper WTF-moment at the end - this is the game for you.
Review in German | Read full review
Tarsier Studios continues to present the tension created by massive obstacles confronting small creatures through a grotesque narrative style. Although the visuals are compelling enough to draw players in, issues centered around the camera, interactions, and AI undermine the experience (especially if you’re playing alone) and ultimately detract from the overall enjoyment.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
If you’re looking for a horror experience that’s atmospheric, unsettling, and visually unforgettable, Reanimal is well worth the trip—just don’t be surprised if it leaves you feeling uneasy long after you put the controller down.
REANIMAL is a triumph of aesthetics over substance. Tarsier Studios proves they remain the masters of 'vibes' and picturesque horror, yet by expanding the scope, they deliver a vast world where freedom is an illusion, and the gameplay settles into a ‘running sim’ that grows in scale but struggles to evolve its core ideas.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
REANIMAL far exceeded my expectations, even outdoing the original Little Nightmares with its mature themes, twists on the formula, and genuinely tense and scary gameplay. The original creators of Little Nightmares prove they’ve still got it, and I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us next.
REANIMAL stands tall as a bold, well-crafted, and genuinely lovable experience. In a landscape dominated by massive AAA releases, it carves out its own space and demands your attention. And if this is any indication, 2026 is shaping up to be a seriously exciting year for games.
Reanimal is a bleak, atmospheric adventure that feels like a confident evolution of Tarsier Studios’ signature horror design, blending environmental storytelling, light dialogue, and tense stealth into a more exploratory, hub-driven structure. Whether played solo or in co-op, its unsettling world, deliberate pacing, and smart use of items slowly cohere into a haunting experience that rewards patience and attention, even if the lead's bad luck can be exhausting.