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Games like Little Nightmares

by Tarsier Studios

Little Nightmares is a third-person 3D puzzle platformer: escape, climb and hide. Little Nightmares II and REANIMAL play most like Little Nightmares. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its horror, puzzle and dark.

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Ranked by how similar the games actually are, not by sales. Released and Price are remembered for next time.

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Little Nightmares II
Feb 10, 2021 · Tarsier Studios
Both: Horror · Puzzle · Dark
Third-person 3D puzzle platformer, dark and atmospheric. Cooperate, hide and run.
HorrorAdventureSingleplayerPuzzleDarkAtmosphericPsychological HorrorStory RichMultiplayerStealth👍 50,362
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REANIMAL
Feb 13 · Tarsier Studios
Both: Horror · Dark · Puzzle
Third-person 3D co-op horror adventure, unique twisted visual style. Exploring, solving puzzles and surviving.
HorrorCo-opAdventureMultiplayerAtmosphericDarkLocal Co-OpPuzzle3DThird Person👍 13,892
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INSIDE
Jul 7, 2016 · Playdead
Both: Puzzle Platformer · Dark · Horror
Side-view 2D puzzle platformer, moody and cinematic. Platforming, puzzles and action.
2.5DPuzzle PlatformerAtmosphericDarkHorrorStory RichIndieSingleplayerCinematicAdventure👍 69,872
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LIMBO
Aug 2, 2011 · Playdead
Both: Puzzle Platformer · Puzzle · Dark
Side-view 2D puzzle platformer, black and white silhouette. Solving puzzles and platforming.
Puzzle PlatformerIndiePuzzlePlatformerDarkAtmospheric2DAdventureSingleplayerHorror👍 40,701
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DARQ: Complete Edition
Aug 15, 2019 · Unfold Games
Both: Horror · Dark · Puzzle
Side-view 2.5D psychological horror puzzle platformer, dark, detailed, atmospheric. Solving physics puzzles, stealth and exploring.
HorrorDarkAdventurePuzzleSingleplayerAtmosphericPsychological HorrorPuzzle PlatformerSide Scroller2.5D👍 3,576
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Little Nightmares III
Oct 9, 2025 · Supermassive Games
Both: Horror · Puzzle
Third-person 3D horror puzzle platformer, dark atmospheric 3D. Sneaking, solving puzzles and avoiding monsters.
Co-opAdventureHorrorMultiplayerPuzzleAtmosphericOnline Co-OpPlatformerSingleplayerCo-op Campaign👍 10,216
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Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition
May 29, 2014 · Krillbite Studio
Both: Horror · Dark · Puzzle
First-person 3D horror adventure, stylized and eerie. Exploring and searching for comfort.
HorrorIndieAtmosphericAdventureFirst-PersonSingleplayerWalking SimulatorDarkSurvival HorrorPuzzle👍 6,339
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Creepy Tale
Feb 21, 2020 · Creepy Brothers
Both: Puzzle Platformer · Puzzle · Dark
Side-view 2D fantasy puzzle platformer, hand-drawn minimalist. Solving puzzles, stealth and platforming.
Puzzle PlatformerShortAdventurePuzzle2D PlatformerPlatformerHand-drawnIndieDarkAction-Adventure👍 2,380
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Selma and the Wisp
Aug 4, 2016 · Toucan Studio
Both: Puzzle Platformer · Puzzle · Horror
Side-view 3D fantasy puzzle platformer, low-poly artistic. Solving puzzles, platforming and collecting lights.
IndieAdventureCasualActionPlatformerPuzzle PlatformerPuzzleHorrorSingleplayerShort👍 113
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INMOST
Aug 21, 2020 · Hidden Layer Games
Both: Puzzle Platformer · Dark
Side-view 2D fantasy puzzle platformer, pixel art. Exploration, solving puzzles and combat.
IndiePixel GraphicsAdventureStory RichExplorationAtmosphericThrillerPuzzle PlatformerPsychologicalDark👍 5,931
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Bye Sweet Carole
Oct 9, 2025 · Little Sewing Machine
Both: Horror · Puzzle Platformer
Third-person 2D historical survival horror puzzle platformer, hand-drawn animation. Puzzle solving, sneaking and platforming.
Dark FantasyHorrorSupernaturalFemale ProtagonistAtmosphericSurvival HorrorCartoonyAdventureSingleplayerPuzzle Platformer👍 1,049
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Them
Jun 18, 2025 · Lexip Games
Both: Horror
First- or third-person 2D modern-day psychological horror platformer, retro pixel graphics. Platforming, solving puzzles and exploration.
AdventureHorrorMetroidvaniaPixel GraphicsSingleplayerRetro2DPlatformerFirst-Person3D
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