The creepy platformer series returned on October 10 with a new developer and a big new feature, but critics aren’t completely sold. Little Nightmares 3 from Supermassive Games currently sits at 73 on Metacritic, falling short of its predecessors’ scores.
What’s New
This marks the first Little Nightmares game not developed by original studio Tarsier, with horror veterans Supermassive Games (Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures) taking over. The biggest addition is online co-op, letting two players control protagonists Low and Alone as they navigate the nightmare world together. Low wields a bow while Alone has a wrench, and puzzles are built around using both tools in tandem.
The game launched on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC for $40. Players can tackle it solo with an AI companion or team up with a friend online. The story takes roughly 8 hours to complete, with two DLC chapters planned for 2026.
Why It Matters
Reviews praise the game’s gorgeous art direction and atmospheric horror, with many calling the co-op integration surprisingly natural. The problem is what’s missing. There’s no local co-op despite the game being built around two players, which reviewers called “baffling.” Critics also noted the puzzles feel simpler than previous entries, and the trial-and-error gameplay can frustrate more than frighten.
Reddit discussions show fans are divided. Some love experiencing the unsettling world with a friend, while others feel the co-op focus dilutes the lonely dread that made the first game special. The lack of couch co-op has been a major complaint, with players questioning why they can’t play side-by-side with a friend in the same room.
The Bottom Line
Little Nightmares 3 nails the creepy vibes and adds co-op that works well when you have an online buddy, but it plays things safe and misses opportunities to evolve the formula. Worth grabbing if you loved the first two games and have a co-op partner lined up. Playing solo? You might want to wait for a sale.
