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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

Community hit
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Released April 27, 2017
sample: 492 reviews posted after launch (124 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 95 % · 116,241 reviews (« Very Positive »)
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.

In-game

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« 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 · 11 h played
« etrange jeu rempli de malice ainsi que d'huile moteur servant a illuminer des serviettes »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« N'ayez crainte, le jeu vous accueille à bras ouverts... »
👍 anonymous review · 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 · 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 · 4 h played
« Super jeu, Super DLC MASTERCLASS »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played
« The true horror in this game lies probably in the camera and the controls. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Le son ne marche pas, c'est dla merde »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« vraiment nul jamais vu un jeu aussi court avec si peu d'histoire »
👎 anonymous review · 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 · 0 h played
« Bad review cause you're forced to eat the little guy :( »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Incroyable le 1 et le 2 sont very good je recommande à 1000%. Je donne une note de 8,75/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played

In players' words

« 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 · 11 h played
« The true horror in this game lies probably in the camera and the controls. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« etrange jeu rempli de malice ainsi que d'huile moteur servant a illuminer des serviettes »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Le son ne marche pas, c'est dla merde »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« N'ayez crainte, le jeu vous accueille à bras ouverts... »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« vraiment nul jamais vu un jeu aussi court avec si peu d'histoire »
👎 anonymous review · 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 · 30 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 · 0 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 · 4 h played
« Bad review cause you're forced to eat the little guy :( »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Super jeu, Super DLC MASTERCLASS »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played
« Incroyable le 1 et le 2 sont very good je recommande à 1000%. Je donne une note de 8,75/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 15 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 6.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.1 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 : 95% positive95OctJun 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)

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This game on Twitch

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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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