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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i5-6500 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 Notes supplémentaires : Low 1080p @ 60 FPS

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Mémoire vive : 12 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080, 8 GB or AMD RX 6800 Notes supplémentaires : High 1080p @ 60 FPS

Little Nightmares III

Overhyped
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Released October 9, 2025
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (111 AI-classified)
53/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 47 % · 20,398 reviews (« Mixed »)
Critics' score : 71/100 (63 OpenCritic reviews) · critics are more convinced than players (-18)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 48% positive vs 49% overall (199 recent reviews)
39,99€ 19,99€ -50%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Long-term fans of the series find themselves divided, with the most dedicated players logging over 10 hours reporting a significantly higher satisfaction rate. Current player feedback reflects a mixed reception, evidenced by a 54% positive rating across 400 post-release reviews.

What it's about: Little Nightmares III est un jeu d'aventure à ambiance horrifique dans lequel vous suivez l'aventure de Low et Alone, deux meilleurs amis à la recherche d'une issue hors du Nulle-Part. En coopération en ligne à deux joueurs, ou en solo avec une IA, travaillez ensemble pour résoudre des énigmes.

In-game

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« le jeu est beau mais a un gameplay assez limité je recommande quand même pour l'expérience visuelle ,narrative et sonore »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Super jeu a faire avec quelqu'un :) »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« une chose a dire : oui si vous voulez encore plus de Little Nightmares »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Le jeu est bon, mais par pitié corriger moi ses bugs »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Le Gameplay laisse a désirer assez souvent mais l'histoire est très sympa et m'a donné envie de me tailler les veines à la fin, je suis triste. Adieu. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Superbe comme le premier et le deuxième. Maybe a little too short. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« underwhelming, repetitive and boring for a huge price. Clearly visible that the game was not made by the same studio that made amazing Little Nightmares I and II. Not worth your time. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played11631
« Fun, but entirely too short for the price point. Then the audacity to charge for 2 extra chapters as an expansion pack that won't finish until almost a year from now? Diabolical. 5 hours of gameplay is not worth 40 dollars. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played13432
« Absolute ♥♥♥♥ performance and absolute ♥♥♥♥ level design, just play REANIMAL »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played7311
« 40$ for 6.9 hours of gameplay. This game is a cash grab with tons of reused assets. I wish i could get my money back from SUPERMASSIVE LAMES »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played1
« Price: Not worth it. Content: Not worth it. Time invested: Not worth it. I would’ve rather spent the money on pickles and been more satisfied. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played71
« le jeux est tres bien seul ou avec des amis avec des bonne mecanique et des bon trophée je vous le conseil. Le seul point negatif cest quon ne peux pas jouer en coop local. »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played

In players' words

« le jeu est beau mais a un gameplay assez limité je recommande quand même pour l'expérience visuelle ,narrative et sonore »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« underwhelming, repetitive and boring for a huge price. Clearly visible that the game was not made by the same studio that made amazing Little Nightmares I and II. Not worth your time. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played11631
« Super jeu a faire avec quelqu'un :) »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Fun, but entirely too short for the price point. Then the audacity to charge for 2 extra chapters as an expansion pack that won't finish until almost a year from now? Diabolical. 5 hours of gameplay is not worth 40 dollars. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played13432
« une chose a dire : oui si vous voulez encore plus de Little Nightmares »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Absolute ♥♥♥♥ performance and absolute ♥♥♥♥ level design, just play REANIMAL »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played7311
« Le jeu est bon, mais par pitié corriger moi ses bugs »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« 40$ for 6.9 hours of gameplay. This game is a cash grab with tons of reused assets. I wish i could get my money back from SUPERMASSIVE LAMES »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played1
« Le Gameplay laisse a désirer assez souvent mais l'histoire est très sympa et m'a donné envie de me tailler les veines à la fin, je suis triste. Adieu. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Price: Not worth it. Content: Not worth it. Time invested: Not worth it. I would’ve rather spent the money on pickles and been more satisfied. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played71
« Superbe comme le premier et le deuxième. Maybe a little too short. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« le jeux est tres bien seul ou avec des amis avec des bonne mecanique et des bon trophée je vous le conseil. Le seul point negatif cest quon ne peux pas jouer en coop local. »
👍 anonymous review · 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
33 % pos · n=57
Story / writing
24 % pos · n=38
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=21
Multiplayer
60 % pos · n=20
Graphics / art
79 % pos · n=14
Content / longevity
25 % pos · n=12
Value for money
33 % pos · n=12
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=3
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay5719533
Story / writing389326
Stability / bugs210120
Multiplayer201217
Graphics / art141103
Content / longevity12336
Value for money12408
Audio / music3300
Performance1001
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.7 h.

<2h
56 % (n=41)
2-10h
48 % (n=257)
10-25h
70 % (n=92)
>25h
70 % (n=10)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+42 pts) — updates have won players over
Oct 2025 : 9% positive9OctFeb 2026 : 49% positive49FebMar 2026 : 54% positive54MarJun 2026 : 56% positive56JunJul 2026 : 51% positive51Jul

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

💶 Price history

€16.99€23.49€29.99€36.49€42.992026€19.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 10, 2025 · All-time low: €19.99 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 44 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 3,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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Small streamers to support

LIVE x_pandulce_x 8 viewers · EN — Getting carried by my lil 🩵🩵LIVE XiraLumina 7 viewers · EN — ☁︎⋅ HOLDING HANDS w/ @phantazmagoriya ☁︎⋅ | !bluesky !lurkLIVE Phantazmagoriya 6 viewers · EN — [18+] I'm sleepy w/ @xiraluminaLIVE Lalechon 3 viewers · ES — Pesadillitas con el pocochon traidor

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 05h36

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Strengths

  • Dedicated players are finding their stride, with 70% of those having over 10 hours of playtime sharing positive experiences.
  • Visual direction remains a clear strength, garnering 11 positive mentions out of 14.
  • The cooperative multiplayer implementation is well-received, securing 12 positive mentions out of 20.
  • Atmospheric audio design is universally praised, with 3 positive mentions out of 3.

Weaknesses

  • Technical instability acts as a major barrier, with 20 negative mentions out of 21 regarding bugs.
  • Core mechanics fall short for many, resulting in 33 negative mentions out of 57 regarding gameplay.
  • The narrative fails to resonate with a large portion of the audience, seeing 26 negative mentions out of 38.
  • Value concerns persist, with 8 negative mentions out of 12 regarding the game's pricing.

Who is it for?

This title is best suited for those who prioritize cooperative puzzle-solving and atmospheric exploration over tight mechanical precision. It will particularly appeal to series veterans willing to look past technical launch hurdles.

Is Little Nightmares III worth it in 2026?

Mixed bag — reception is lukewarm: 47% of 20,398 Steam reviews are positive (player score 53/100). Most-praised strength: Dedicated players are finding their stride, with 70% of those having over. Current price: 19,99€ (50% off).

Verdict

Little Nightmares III struggles to recapture the seamless magic of its predecessors, hindered by technical inconsistencies and a divisive narrative approach. While the cooperative experience offers genuine highlights, the overall package remains a mixed bag that may require future patches to satisfy a broader audience.

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Little Nightmares III: 53/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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