Reanimal Reviews
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.
Taking cues from Playdead’s scant yet genre-defining pair of titles and Tarsier’s most famous series, Reanimal’s premise of throwing children into hazardous scenarios within strange lands seems initially like a retread of genre classics. This foundation gives it a recognizable base that it leverages to its advantage quite well.
Reanimal stands out as a serious horror highlight, tying a bleak, personal story to tense 3D platforming and a dark presentation that never lets up. The campaign is tight and deliberate, and perfect for playing with friends through couch co-op or online using the free Friend Pass.
REANIMAL is a dark, grotesque co-op adventure and Tarsier Studios’s best to date. This is a masterclass in environmental storytelling and tension-building in horror; a cohesive and undeniably unsettling videogame, and one of the best games you’ll play this year.
Reanimal represents a natural evolution of Tarsier Studios’ talent, delivering an atmospheric, mature, and memorable horror experience. Its refined art direction, precise sound design, and carefully crafted tension stand out as its greatest strengths. The fragmented narrative, combined with a powerful and impactful story, lingers in the player’s mind long after the journey comes to an end.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
REANIMAL doesn’t give us all the answers by the time the credits roll. There’s no comforting closure here – it’s a game and a world that lingers. I have so many unanswered questions, so many theories. Tarsier Studios have taken their signature DNA and refined it – it’s not perfect, but it’s a sharp, confident experience.
REANIMAL isn't a big change from what Tarsier Studios has always done, but it is a bold step forward. It’s not as soft as other works, more like a fairy tale, and has a meaner, more emotional tone. The switch to full 3D allows for more exploration while keeping the tense atmosphere that marks the studio's style.
Reanimal is worth it if you're looking for a bite-sized horror experience that's best shared with a friend. The story is gripping, and while it leads to a perhaps not too satisfying conclusion, the journey more than makes up for it.
Despite its short length and the fact that some ideas weren't fully explored, the game's diverse gameplay, intriguing narrative, and stunning visual and sound design make it an unforgettable experience for horror fans, especially those who want to play with a friend. If you're a fan of Little Nightmares or looking for a different kind of cooperative horror experience, REANIMAL is definitely worth trying.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
REANIMAL is a great step in the right direction for Tarsier’s portfolio, with all the improvements there are still some problems with its execution.