Little Nightmares
by Tarsier Studios · published by Bandai Namco Entertainment
Released April 28, 2017 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android.
About Little Nightmares
Little Nightmares is a puzzle-platform horror adventure game developed by Tarsier Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Set in a mysterious world, Little Nightmares follows the journey of Six, a hungry little girl who must escape the Maw, an iron vessel inhabited by monstrous, twisted beings.
Little Nightmares follows Six, a small, raincoat-clad child trapped in a mysterious underwater vessel called the Maw. The Maw is inhabited by grotesque, monstrous residents who prey on the helpless. As Six navigates through disturbing environments, she must solve puzzles and avoid being captured. The journey gradually reveals the dark and oppressive nature of the Maw and its inhabitants. Driven by hunger and desperation, Six’s actions ultimately reflect the cycle of predation within the world she inhabits.
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Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7, 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel CPU Core i3 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 460 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7, 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel CPU Core i7 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Little Nightmares FAQ
When did Little Nightmares come out?
Little Nightmares was released on April 28, 2017 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android.
Is Little Nightmares on PlayStation 5?
No. Little Nightmares has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android.
Is Little Nightmares on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Little Nightmares has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android.
Is Little Nightmares on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Little Nightmares has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android.
Who is making Little Nightmares?
Little Nightmares is developed by Tarsier Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
Is Little Nightmares multiplayer?
No. Little Nightmares is single player only.
How much does Little Nightmares cost?
Little Nightmares costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Little Nightmares good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 95% of 116,743 reviews are positive. Critics average 78/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Little Nightmares?
The minimum GPU is Nvidia GTX 460. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Little Nightmares system requirements page.
Little Nightmares series
7 games in release order
