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We filtered the 46 games similar to Little Nightmares II down to the 14 that fit the “Horror” category. Superliminal, Little Nightmares III and Catherine top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Little Nightmares II.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2021Dev Tarsier Studios
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Within the “Horror” category, the closest game to Little Nightmares II is Superliminal — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Little Nightmares III and Catherine follow close behind.

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The best games with a horror setting like Little Nightmares II

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Little Nightmares II. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Superliminal
96
iRank86
Superliminal
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeDarkHorror
Steam👍 95%· 33KIGDB80· 8OC75· 74
Year 2019Dev Pillow Castle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping stealth mechanics

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SteamGOGEpic
#2Little Nightmares III
96
iRank60
Little Nightmares III
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opStealthNarrativeDarkHorror2D
Steam👍 46%· 20KIGDB78· 4OC71· 136
Year 2025Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: exploration and discovery, while skipping horror tension

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SteamXboxPS
#3Catherine
94
iRank80
Catherine
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCo-opNarrativeDarkHorror2D
IGDB80· 7
Year 2011Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping horror tension

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Xbox
#4Catherine Classic
92
iRank83
Catherine Classic
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerDarkNarrativeHorror2DThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 11KIGDB80· 1OC78· 15
Year 2019Dev Atlus · SegaOn PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and setting anime, while skipping stealth mechanics

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Steam
#5Darq
91
iRank83
Darq
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloStealthMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person2D
Steam👍 94%· 4.2KIGDB70· 1OC73· 19
Year 2019Dev Unfold GamesOn Xbox · PC · Switch

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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SteamGOG
#6Limbo
91
iRank89
Limbo
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D
Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10
Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: stealth mechanics.

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SteamEpicXbox
#7Little Nightmares
91
iRank87
Little Nightmares
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person2D
Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137
Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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SteamGOGXbox
#8INSIDE
90
iRank92
INSIDE
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkHorror2D
Steam👍 97%· 74KRAWG👍 90%· 2.6KMC87IGDB93· 39OC91· 169
Year 2016Dev PlaydeadPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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SteamGOGEpic
#9American McGee's Alice
88
American McGee's Alice
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloDarkHorrorThird Person
Year 2000Dev Westlake Interactive · Aspyr MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: horror tension.

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#10Little Misfortune
86
iRank82
Little Misfortune
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D
Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping stealth mechanics

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SteamGOGXbox
#11Inmost
85
iRank86
Inmost
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror2D
Steam👍 91%· 7.2KIGDB80· 1OC80· 25
Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with exploration and discovery and visual pixel, while skipping stealth mechanics

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SteamGOGNintendo
#12Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
84
iRank76
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person
Steam👍 67%· 1.1KIGDB95· 2
Year 2001Dev Crystal Dynamics · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

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SteamGOG
#13Zup! X
84
iRank69
Zup! X
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeHorror2DCasual
Steam👍 96%· 6.8KRAWG👍 28%· 28
Year 2018Dev Quiet RiverPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Steam
#14Submerged
84
iRank66
Submerged
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person
Steam👍 76%· 4.8KIGDB57· 9OC54· 52
Year 2015Dev Uppercut GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping horror tension

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SteamEpicPS

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