Little Nightmares III

Little Nightmares III is a horror-puzzle platformer set in The Nowhere, an interconnected world where childhood fears take shape. Players guide Low and Alone through dangerous landscapes, solving puzzles and avoiding grotesque monsters as they uncover fragments of a mysterious story connected to the wider Little Nightmares world.

The journey moves through the Spiral, a fragmented collection of locations with distinct environments and threats. These include the desert-like Necropolis, a twisted funfair, mechanical wastelands and lifeless ruins. The characters can face the journey together with a friend or play solo, with an AI controlling the second character.

Gameplay and features

• Two characters, two tools: Low uses a bow for ranged puzzle interactions, while Alone carries a wrench for breaking obstacles and interacting with machinery. Some sections call for both tools to open paths and solve environmental puzzles.
• Co-op or solo play: Play as Low or Alone with a friend in online co-op, coordinating as you explore and survive. For solo play, an AI controls the second character.
• Stealth and environmental puzzles: Move through shadows, hide from threats, crawl through ducts and solve environmental puzzles. When danger catches up, players may need to run, using careful timing and patience to get through encounters.
• Distinct locations and monsters: Explore areas such as the Necropolis and a twisted funfair, each with its own threats. Resident monsters move and behave differently, so players must stay hidden or try to outmaneuver them.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Little Nightmares III take place?

The game takes place in The Nowhere, including the fragmented region known as the Spiral. Its locations range from the desert-like Necropolis and a twisted funfair to mechanical wastelands and lifeless ruins.

Who are Low and Alone?

Low and Alone are the two characters players control. Low carries a bow for ranged puzzle interactions, while Alone’s wrench can break obstacles and interact with machinery.

Can Little Nightmares III be played solo?

Yes. In solo play, an AI controls the second character. The game also supports online co-op, where a friend can play as the other character.

What do players do to avoid the monsters?

Players can hide, sneak through shadows, crawl through ducts or try to outmaneuver threats. The monsters have different movement and behavior, and some encounters require running when things go wrong.