Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Little Nightmares (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Little Nightmares on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Little Nightmares on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Little Nightmares II, which made by the same studio, Tarsier Studios.
- Little Nightmares is tagged Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle-Platformer, Dark, Puzzle, Indie by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 1 are from the same studio: Little Nightmares II.
Why players value Little Nightmares
The five things Steam players tag Little Nightmares with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Horror
- Atmospheric
- Adventure
- Singleplayer
- Puzzle-Platformer
| Reception | on Steam (95% of 116,529) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $19.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Little Nightmares II
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Tarsier Studios; both horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 11 player tags including Horror, Puzzle and Dark; released around the same time (2021).
Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.
Little Nightmares II at a glance Released 2021 Studio Tarsier Studios Player sentiment 93% positive of 58,455 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (93% of 58,455)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 5 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle-Platformer
Why players like it: Horror, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Little Nightmares:HorrorPuzzleDarkPsychological HorrorStory RichStealthPuzzle-PlatformerIndie
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Bendy and the Dark Revival
Why it matched: both survival, horror, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric, strategy and puzzle; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Indie.
Bendy and the Dark Revival® is a first-person survival horror game set in the creepiest cartoon studio to ever exist. Discover the truth. Escape the studio. Above all, fear the Ink Demon…and survive.
Bendy and the Dark Revival at a glance Released 2022 Studio Joey Drew Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 16,194 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (92% of 16,194)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Singleplayer, First-Person, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $5.99 — $14.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Little Nightmares:HorrorSurvival HorrorIndieStory RichDarkPuzzleStealthStrategy
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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric, strategy and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2019).
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported. A VR Headset is NOT required to play.
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED at a glance Released 2019 Studio Steel Wool Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 13,118 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 13,118)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Horror, VR, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Little Nightmares:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorDarkPuzzleStory RichIndieStrategy
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Amnesia: Rebirth
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Story Rich and Stealth; released around the same time (2020).
A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.
Amnesia: Rebirth at a glance Released 2020 Studio Frictional Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 9,326 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (77% of 9,326)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Action-Adventure, First-Person, Puzzle, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Little Nightmares:PuzzleStory RichStealthHorrorSurvival HorrorDarkPsychological HorrorFemale Protagonist
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Batman: Arkham Knight
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric, strategy and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Story Rich; released around the same time (2015).
Batman™: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for New-Gen platforms, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile.
Batman: Arkham Knight at a glance Released 2015 Studio Rocksteady Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 159,395 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 159,395)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Action, Open World, Superhero, Stealth, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Little Nightmares:StealthThird PersonStory RichDarkPuzzleHorrorStrategy
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Layers of Fear (2016)
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Story Rich; released around the same time (2016).
A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.
Layers of Fear (2016) at a glance Released 2016 Studio Bloober Team SA Player sentiment 88% positive of 27,676 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 27,676)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Psychological Horror, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $1.99 — $18.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Little Nightmares:HorrorPsychological HorrorStory RichIndieDarkPuzzleGreat SoundtrackSurvival Horror
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Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Survival Horror.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent at a glance Released 2010 Studio Frictional Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 35,674 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (95% of 35,674)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Gore, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $1.99 — $18.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Little Nightmares:HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvival HorrorPuzzleDarkIndieStealthStory Rich
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In Silence
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric, strategy and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2021).
In Silence is a multiplayer horror game. One player takes on the role of the monster who has hypersensitive hearing abilities and is almost completely blind. The other players(2-6) play as survivors, trying to escape or hunting the monster.
In Silence at a glance Released 2021 Studio Ravenhood Games Player sentiment 74% positive of 11,956 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (74% of 11,956)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Survival Horror, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $3.99 — $16.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Little Nightmares:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorStealthDarkStrategyPuzzle
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A Plague Tale: Innocence
Why it matched: both survival, horror, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Stealth and Female Protagonist; released around the same time (2019).
Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.
A Plague Tale: Innocence at a glance Released 2019 Studio Asobo Studio Player sentiment 93% positive of 71,473 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 71,473)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Story Rich, Adventure, Stealth, Female Protagonist, Medieval — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Little Nightmares:Story RichStealthFemale ProtagonistThird PersonDarkHorrorGreat SoundtrackPuzzle
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Bendy and the Ink Machine
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Puzzle and Survival Horror; released around the same time (2017).
Bendy and the Ink Machine® is the first person puzzle action horror game that will forever ruin your childhood love of cartoons.
Bendy and the Ink Machine at a glance Released 2017 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 89% positive of 36,934 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (89% of 36,934)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Puzzle, Cartoony — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $5.99 — $14.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report softlocks and broken quests, performance and stutter, lost progress or broken saves, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Little Nightmares:HorrorPuzzleSurvival HorrorDarkIndieStory RichGreat SoundtrackPsychological Horror
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Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2013).
From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Dear Esther comes a new first-person horrorgame that will drag you to the depths of greed, power and madness. It will bury its snout into your ribs and it will eat your heart.
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs at a glance Released 2013 Studio The Chinese Room Player sentiment 70% positive of 12,114 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (70% of 12,114)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Walking Simulator, Atmospheric, Story Rich, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Little Nightmares:HorrorStory RichPsychological HorrorIndieSurvival HorrorDarkShortPuzzle
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What Remains of Edith Finch
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 9 player tags including Story Rich, Female Protagonist and Indie; released around the same time (2017).
What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.
What Remains of Edith Finch at a glance Released 2017 Studio Giant Sparrow Player sentiment 96% positive of 52,603 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 52,603)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Story Rich, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, First-Person, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Little Nightmares:Story RichFemale ProtagonistIndieGreat SoundtrackShortPsychological HorrorDarkPuzzle
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The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2017).
Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.
The Evil Within 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Tango Gameworks Player sentiment 92% positive of 30,959 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 30,959)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Little Nightmares:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorStory RichThird PersonStealthDarkGreat Soundtrack
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Lucius
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Puzzle and Indie.
Equipped with supernatural powers, take control of Lucius as he begins his blood filled tour of horror through his own house.
Lucius at a glance Released 2012 Studio Shiver Games Player sentiment 81% positive of 10,912 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (81% of 10,912)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Adventure, Villain Protagonist, Gore, Nudity — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $1.99 — $18.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Little Nightmares:HorrorPuzzleIndieThird PersonStealthDarkPsychological HorrorStory Rich
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Ultimate Custom Night
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Strategy; released around the same time (2018).
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Ultimate Custom Night at a glance Released 2018 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 95% positive of 62,777 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 62,777)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Little Nightmares:HorrorSurvival HorrorStrategyDarkIndiePsychological HorrorStory Rich
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Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2014).
Welcome back to the new and improved Freddy Fazbear's Pizza! As always, Fazbear Entertainment is not responsible for death or dismemberment.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 at a glance Released 2014 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 94% positive of 26,115 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (94% of 26,115)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots, Psychological Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $7.99 — $12.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Little Nightmares:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorIndieDarkStrategyStory Rich
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Five Nights at Freddy's 4
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Dark; released around the same time (2015).
In this last chapter of the Five Nights at Freddy's original story, you must once again defend yourself against Freddy Fazbear, Chica, Bonnie, Foxy, and even worse things that lurk in the shadows.
Five Nights at Freddy's 4 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,924 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (93% of 16,924)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Singleplayer, First-Person, Robots — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $7.99 — $12.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Little Nightmares:HorrorSurvival HorrorDarkPsychological HorrorStrategyIndieStory Rich
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Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Dark; released around the same time (2016).
Welcome to Circus Baby's Pizza World, where family fun and interactivity go beyond anything you've seen at those *other* pizza places! Now hiring: Late night technician. Must enjoy cramped spaces and be comfortable around active machinery. Not responsible for death or dismemberment.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location at a glance Released 2016 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 90% positive of 12,642 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (90% of 12,642)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Singleplayer, Robots, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $7.99 — $12.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Little Nightmares:HorrorSurvival HorrorDarkStrategyIndieStory RichPsychological Horror
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DEVOUR
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2021).
DEVOUR is a co-op horror survival game for 1-4 players. Stop possessed cultists before they drag you to hell. Run. Scream. Hide. Just don't get caught.
DEVOUR at a glance Released 2021 Studio Straight Back Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 88,093 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (90% of 88,093)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Sexual Content — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Little Nightmares:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorDarkIndiePuzzleStealth
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Murdered: Soul Suspect
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Third Person; released around the same time (2014).
MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.
Murdered: Soul Suspect at a glance Released 2014 Studio Airtight Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 17,391 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (86% of 17,391)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Detective, Adventure, Mystery, Supernatural, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Little Nightmares:HorrorStory RichThird PersonPuzzleStealthDarkShort
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Fran Bow
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Psychological Horror, Story Rich and Puzzle; released around the same time (2015).
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Fran Bow at a glance Released 2015 Studio Killmonday Games AB Player sentiment 97% positive of 22,936 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (97% of 22,936)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Point & Click, Puzzle, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Little Nightmares:Psychological HorrorStory RichPuzzleHorrorIndieDarkFemale ProtagonistGreat Soundtrack
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Pony Island
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2016).
Pony Island is a suspense puzzle game in disguise. You are in limbo, trapped in a malevolent and malfunctioning arcade machine devised by the devil himself. It is not a game about ponies.
Pony Island at a glance Released 2016 Studio Daniel Mullins Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 18,104 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (95% of 18,104)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Puzzle, Indie, Psychological Horror, Pixel Graphics, Hacking — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Little Nightmares:PuzzleIndiePsychological HorrorHorrorDarkGreat SoundtrackStory RichShort
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Mark of the Ninja
Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric, strategy and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Stealth, Platformer and Indie.
In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.
Mark of the Ninja at a glance Released Not recorded Studio Klei Entertainment Player sentiment 97% positive of 15,877 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (97% of 15,877)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 3 of 5 — Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Stealth, Platformer, Ninja, Indie, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Little Nightmares:StealthPlatformerIndiePuzzleDarkShortStory RichStrategy
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Hello Neighbor
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Stealth and Story Rich; released around the same time (2017).
Hello Neighbor is a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.
Hello Neighbor at a glance Released 2017 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 86% positive of 32,548 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 32,548)
Matches Little Nightmares on: 1 of 5 — Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Sandbox, Stealth, First-Person, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Little Nightmares: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Little Nightmares:HorrorStealthStory RichSurvival HorrorStrategyPsychological Horror
Common questions
What game is most like Little Nightmares?
Little Nightmares II, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Tarsier Studios. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Little Nightmares" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Little Nightmares. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Little Nightmares do?
Little Nightmares II is also from Tarsier Studios, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.