
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.
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About
A boy wakes up alone in the woods surrounded by the husks of burnt-out televisions. After stumbling through traps and pitfalls in the wilderness, he finds a girl locked in the basement of a dark and terrible house with only a music box to keep her company.
This is their story.
You play as Mono, the boy traveling with Six, his enigmatic companion. Although they never knew each other before their story began, they must find a way to cooperate as they try to survive the terrors and secrets of the Pale City.
Mono can call Six to summon her, but she is also quite independent and observant. Pay attention to her cues and work together to open hidden trapdoors, climb giant furniture, and, if you’re feeling a little scared, hold hands as you both navigate a world never meant for children.
The Residents of the Nowhere are enormous, implacable adults like the Teacher or the Hunter who stalk any child Visitor foolish enough to catch their attention. When they’re around, it’s vital to remain quiet and out of sight, or your end will be quick and unpleasant.
At times, hiding won’t be enough. If a Resident is chasing you, you’ll have to run as fast as you can, clambering over any obstacles in your way. Maybe you’ll be able to stay alive long enough to find a place where the danger can’t reach you… for now.
Mono is strong-willed when he has to be. If you’re trapped with an enemy, look for something you can swing to fend them off. It’s tough work for a such a little kid, so time your attacks carefully. You won’t get a chance to make the same mistake twice…
Mono is the only one who can stop the ominous Thin Man, the Resident who seems to be the source of the Signal luring him into the heart of the city. Find the courage to confront your nightmares and just maybe both Mono and Six can get out of this alive.
Good luck, little ones.
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Languages: English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese +2 more
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Reviews
Title: A Captivating Beginning, But a Shocking Ending in Every Imaginable Way Rating: 10/10 The moment you start the game, you will immediately notice the sheer beauty of its world and the stunning graphics. The monsters in this installment are something else entirely; I was literally terrified every time the Teacher appeared. It was absolute, hysterical dread watching her stretch and lengthen her neck—the visual was incredibly eerie, grotesque, and deeply disturbing. Throughout the entire journey, I felt genuine joy, especially with the cute gestures Six would make. The way they call out to each other is the absolute pinnacle of cuteness. However, all of this innocence is bound to completely vanish. The puzzles are beautifully designed; they strike the perfect balance—neither too easy nor too difficult, making them highly entertaining to solve. As for the achievements, they are even simpler and easier, mostly revolving around collectibles and performing specific context actions. The ending was a monumental shock by all standards. I could never predict or accept the betrayal. A profound sense of dread and helplessness completely washed over me, intensifying drastically once I realized that Mono is trapped in an inescapable, endless time loop. Can you even imagine? I am still trying to fully process the sheer weight of the plot, but the peak of psychological horror is knowing that Mono is the Thin Man himself, condemned to an eternal cycle of sorrow and betrayal forever. I highly recommend every single person on Earth to play this game, and this masterpiece of an installment in particular. I strongly, strongly recommend it! Aiden
[h3][b]Fear works best when it never lets me feel completely safe[/b][/h3] Little Nightmares II takes the foundation of the first game and makes it tenser, more varied, and also more cinematic. It blends stealth, puzzles, platforming, and chase sequences inside deeply unsettling environments, where moving forward always feels uncomfortable in the best possible way. What stands out most to me is the atmosphere, but also how the presence of Mono and Six gives the journey more weight without needing to explain too much. To me, it is a game that understands very well how to unsettle me without relying only on cheap scares. I enjoyed it a lot because I almost always felt like I was moving through a very well designed nightmare. My warning is that it is not the kind of game I should go into expecting constant action or perfect controls in every jump, because its real strength lies much more in the atmosphere and the tension. And when I finish it, I should grab some popcorn and get comfortable, because the credits are very long and cannot be skipped. Even so, I strongly recommend it to anyone who enjoys atmospheric horror and short adventures with a strong identity, but less to those looking for combat or fast pacing all the time.
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This game is simply amazing. It may not have dialogue, but it still makes you get attached to the characters. The graphics and style of the game are also very good, and they bring that "weird" vibe with something more mysterious behind it. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes something a little different.
别的不好评价,但是这个操作手感也太诡异了,前后左右在这种2.5D游戏上根本感知不清,在很多钻洞或者是攀爬场景都很难精准对齐,尤其是后面有怪追着的时候,明明知道应该干什么但是因为视角问题没跑掉的话,会非常非常容易红温。另外,抓取键似乎有bug,有的时候必须长按才能一直抓取,有的时候只需要按一下就能一直抓着,但是如果是武器的话按空格键又会没有反应,不知道怎么回事。对于这种微恐解密游戏来说,如此便秘的操作手感对沉浸式的体验还是有比较大的伤害的。
对于我来说是有史以来最好玩的游戏,画质操作手感都非常的好,让我非常意难平的是为什么最后小六要松手啊(呜呜呜呜呜呜)
still peak game in 2026 idk what to say i love little nightmare sm since day 1 100% recommended to play, i love the style of this game, it's creates a tense atmosphere perfectly with a constant dim light and a characters design of the enemies that looks very strange, weird, unnatural compared to how small our character are. also i like every gameplay mechanic in this game, the flashlight mechanic, remote mechanic, and everything is combine perfectly. good job to every people involve in the making of this game!
[h1] Why you should or should not play Little Nightmares II [/h1] [b] What is Little Nightmares II? [/b] Little Nightmares II is the continued story in the little nightmares franchise where we learn more about the secrets in this strange world. [b] Quick Pros [/b] ✔ Satisfying progression system ✔ Unique mechanics ✔ Easy to learn controls ✔ Deep gameplay systems ✔ Interesting story ✔ Memorable characters ✔ Good world building ✔ Emotional moments ✔ Beautiful environments ✔ Strong visual style ✔ Detailed world design ✔ Smooth animations ✔ Creative art direction ✔ Immersive atmosphere [b] Quick Cons [/b] ✘ Content locked behind paywalls [b] Initial Thoughts: [/b] The reason I did not fill out this category is because I originally played this a long time ago and my 'initial thoughts' are no longer 'initial.' [b] Beginner Player Friendly? [/b] I would argue this game is not beginner player friendly. This game is a sequel to another game and I do not recommend playing this one before playing the first. [b] Game Play: [/b] The game revolves around our main chracter who is running around trying to escape this world of violence and sadness. Solve puzzles, run away from enemys and find new hats on this crazy thrilling adventure. [b] Graphics: [/b] The graphics as always are a gorgeous thriller heavy theme. They make the game feel creepy and make you question what is really going on. The character design is always something to remember because we can never quite see their faces. I believe this game could run on medium style systems, however I do not know how well this game could run on lower end systems. [b] Community: [/b] The community is a mixture of supportive and un-supportive. Some people love the franchise for the story and it shows, however sometimes with how hard this company pushes out games, people are not as supportive because of the bugs that can occure. During my playthrough of this game I did not personally expierence any bugs or glitches. I am sure if you have any questions you can always go into the steam little nightmares forrums for assistance. [b] How long can you play? [/b] This game took me 8 hours to complete the story in its entirety. However, if you are a speed runner or an achievement hunter it could take less or more time. I think the max amount of hours someone could get out of this game if they are not wanting to replay the game (like me) but want to achievement hunt, would be around 20 hours. [b] My Opinion: [/b] As always I love this franchise and the storys that come with it. They put so much effort into this game and it shows. I believe if you really enjoyed the first game then you should give this game a try to uncover more secrets of the little nightmares world. [b] Overall Review [/b] ★ 9/10 - Another door has been opened into the creepy little nightmares universe, what more can we discover? ✘ [b] Active Online Multiplayer [/b] [i] (meaning people will interact with you in game) [/i] ✘ [b] Family Friendly [/b] [i] (meaning friendly to all ages) [/i] ✔ [b] Solo Playability [/b] [i] (meaning you can play by yourself if preferred) [/i] ✘ [b] Cross Compatibility [/b] [i] (meaning you can play with friends through other consoles.) [/i] ✔ [b] In-App Purchases [/b] [i] (meaning you can buy things after buying the game i.e DLC's) [/i] ✔ [b] Controller Compatible [/b] [i] (meaning you can play this game with a controller) [/i] Enjoyed this review? Follow [i] Basement Broadcast[/i] for more Reviews, Rants and Replays! https://store.steampowered.com/curator/46018670/ [i] Any major edits that are made with this review will be added here: [/i]
This game is genuinely one of the best horror games I have ever played. It was magical to experience it for the first time back in 2021, and it still holds up as the best installment in the series to this day. I cannot stress enough how much you NEED to play this game if you are a fan of horror. Tarsier Studios completely revolutionized how I see horror because of this amazing game.
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