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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7, 64-bit Processeur : Intel CPU Core i3 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 460 DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSE4.2 required

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7, 64-bit Processeur : Intel CPU Core i7 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSE4.2 required

Little Nightmares

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Released April 27, 2017
sample: 492 reviews posted after launch (124 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 116,241 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 81/100 (Metacritic) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+15)
19,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The oppressive atmosphere dominates discussions, surfacing 15 times among the most frequent keywords. Steam users have rated Little Nightmares Very Positive, with 95% of 116,241 reviews positive and post‑release sentiment climbing to 96%. The game’s visual and audio craftsmanship consistently earns praise.

What it's about: Plongez dans le conte sombre et singulier de Little Nightmares et affrontez les terreurs de votre enfance ! Aidez Six à s'échapper de l'Antre, un vaste et mystérieux vaisseau peuplé d'âmes corrompues en quête de leur prochain repas...

In-game

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« Fun game where you eat completely normal food and have positive social interactions with the neighbours. 10/10 would consume Asian women again »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 3 h played211
« Incroyable jeu. Rien a dire de plus, c'est un banger absolu. (Par contre le succès où il faut speedrun le jeu sans mourir en moins de 1 heure était pas obligé d'être là..) »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 11 h played
« etrange jeu rempli de malice ainsi que d'huile moteur servant a illuminer des serviettes »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 5 h played
« N'ayez crainte, le jeu vous accueille à bras ouverts... »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« Le premier du nom, il met bien dans l’ambiance et toujours aussi incroyable, à tester au moins une fois c’est ma petite faiblesse <3 »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 30 h played
« J’ai kiffé sah (j’ai eu peur un peu mais pas énormément jsuis un tigre moi) maintenant j’attends juste d’avoir l’argent pour le 2 »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 4 h played
« The true horror in this game lies probably in the camera and the controls. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 6 h played
« Le son ne marche pas, c'est dla merde »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« vraiment nul jamais vu un jeu aussi court avec si peu d'histoire »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 4 h played
« Frustrating controls. I really hate this game. You just run through the levels and nothing happens. Unless you get chased by things. I mentioned the bad controls. I hoped this game was more than Inside/Limbo. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played
« Bad review cause you're forced to eat the little guy :( »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 3 h played
« Super jeu, Super DLC MASTERCLASS »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 18 h played

In players' words

« Fun game where you eat completely normal food and have positive social interactions with the neighbours. 10/10 would consume Asian women again »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 3 h played211
« The true horror in this game lies probably in the camera and the controls. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 6 h played
« Incroyable jeu. Rien a dire de plus, c'est un banger absolu. (Par contre le succès où il faut speedrun le jeu sans mourir en moins de 1 heure était pas obligé d'être là..) »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 11 h played
« Le son ne marche pas, c'est dla merde »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« etrange jeu rempli de malice ainsi que d'huile moteur servant a illuminer des serviettes »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 5 h played
« vraiment nul jamais vu un jeu aussi court avec si peu d'histoire »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 4 h played
« N'ayez crainte, le jeu vous accueille à bras ouverts... »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« Frustrating controls. I really hate this game. You just run through the levels and nothing happens. Unless you get chased by things. I mentioned the bad controls. I hoped this game was more than Inside/Limbo. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played
« Le premier du nom, il met bien dans l’ambiance et toujours aussi incroyable, à tester au moins une fois c’est ma petite faiblesse <3 »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 30 h played
« Bad review cause you're forced to eat the little guy :( »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 3 h played
« J’ai kiffé sah (j’ai eu peur un peu mais pas énormément jsuis un tigre moi) maintenant j’attends juste d’avoir l’argent pour le 2 »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 4 h played
« Super jeu, Super DLC MASTERCLASS »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 18 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
77 % pos · n=87
Graphics / art
98 % pos · n=50
Story / writing
82 % pos · n=44
Audio / music
96 % pos · n=25
Content / longevity
41 % pos · n=17
Value for money
67 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay87671010
Graphics / art504901
Story / writing443626
Audio / music252401
Content / longevity177010
Value for money6402
Interface / UX5005
Stability / bugs2002
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 6.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.2 h.

<2h
83 % (n=29)
2-10h
97 % (n=324)
10-25h
97 % (n=112)
>25h
100 % (n=27)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Oct 2025 : 94% positive94OctNov 2025 : 94% positive94NovDec 2025 : 95% positive95DecJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanMar 2026 : 100% positive100MarApr 2026 : 91% positive91AprMay 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 94% positive94JunJul 2026 : 97% positive97Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.44€5.96€11.49€17.01€22.54201820192020202120222023202420252026€2.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 18, 2017 · All-time low: €2.99 (Apr 23, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,6 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 22 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 4,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

LIVE alenque7 17 viewers · PT — 🔴 QUINTA DO TERROR #80 | LITTLE NIGHTMARES ❗pix ❗discord ❗lojaLIVE Gamer_Christy 11 viewers · EN — Let's see what today brings... | Some sounds are off till I recover | Thank You for your support!LIVE ArtemisKura 5 viewers · EN — ⛧ Why are these Nightmares so Little? | First Playthrough [Vtuber] ⛧ @artemiskuraLIVE CritCrisis 5 viewers · EN — Night LOOPZ & DEATH 💀🔪 | DBD After Dark | !discord | !socials

Streams snapshot from 28/08 à 04h06

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Strengths

  • Graphics are almost universally praised: 49 positive mentions out of 50 total.
  • Audio design receives near‑unanimous approval: 24 positive mentions out of 25.
  • Gameplay mechanics attract strong endorsement: 67 positive mentions out of 87.
  • Storytelling resonates with players: 36 positive mentions out of 44.
  • The haunting ambiance is repeatedly highlighted, appearing 15 times in keyword analysis.

Weaknesses

  • Content depth draws criticism: 10 negative mentions out of 17 total.
  • User interface suffers: 5 negative mentions out of 5.
  • Technical bugs are noted: 2 negative mentions out of 2.
  • Price concerns surface modestly: 2 negative mentions out of 6.

Who is it for?

Fans of atmospheric platformers who appreciate tight puzzle‑design and striking visual storytelling will find Little Nightmares compelling. Players who prioritize extensive content or flawless UI may feel short‑changed.

Is Little Nightmares worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 116,241 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Graphics are almost universally praised. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

Little Nightmares delivers a tightly crafted, mood‑rich experience that earns high praise for its graphics, audio, and core gameplay. While its brevity and occasional technical hiccups limit its appeal for some, the overall reception remains overwhelmingly positive.

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Little Nightmares: 96/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

ambiance (15)court (13)fun (10)immersion (9)frustration (8)horreur (8)univers (8)puzzles (7)dlc (7)atmosphere (6)humour (6)horror (5)

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