What is the best game similar to Little Nightmares III?

The closest game to Little Nightmares III is Superliminal, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Little Nightmares III?

The three closest games to Little Nightmares III are: 1. Superliminal (96/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Little Nightmares II (96/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Catherine (93/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Little Nightmares III's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 46 candidates across 12 dimensions.

Is Little Nightmares II similar to Little Nightmares III?

Yes, very much so — Little Nightmares II scores 96/100 similarity to Little Nightmares III. They share 11 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What Platformer games are similar to Little Nightmares III?

The best Platformer games similar to Little Nightmares III are Superliminal, Little Nightmares II, Catherine and LittleBigPlanet 2. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Little Nightmares III attributes like precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.

How is similarity to Little Nightmares III calculated?

We compare Little Nightmares III against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Little Nightmares III experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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46 similar games foundUpdated June 2026

#1Superliminal

iRank86

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration

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 horror tension and visual first person, while skipping stealth mechanics

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Little Nightmares II

iRank88

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opStealthDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 93%· 57KIGDB82· 13OC83· 173

Year 2021Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping exploration and discovery

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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 stealth mechanics

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

IGDB94· 4

Year 2011Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#5Journey

iRank94

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB94· 14OC93· 46

Year 2012Dev ThatGameCompany · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Steam Epic PS

#6Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee

iRank90

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerStealthExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 4.5KIGDB100

Year 1997Dev Oddworld Inhabitants · GT Interactive SoftwareOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

Steam👍 87%· 2.9KIGDB70· 11

Year 2013Dev Double Fine Productions · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerDarkNarrativeHorror2D

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, horror tension and punishing difficulty, while skipping stealth mechanics

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrative2D

IGDB80

Year 1986Dev Taito

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#10Limbo

iRank89

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10

Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, while skipping stealth mechanics

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Steam Epic Xbox

#11Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

iRank83

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opStealthNarrativeDark2D

Steam👍 86%· 3.6KIGDB76· 11

Year 2014Dev Just Add Water · Oddworld InhabitantsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping horror setting

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Steam GOG Epic

#12DYO

iRank88

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opMultiplayerOfflineFree to Play

Steam👍 96%· 1.9KRAWG👍 76%· 21

Year 2018Dev Team DYOPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and co op

≠ Stands apart with offline and free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloStealthNarrativeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137

Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, survival mechanics and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Details →

Steam GOG Xbox

#14INSIDE

iRank92

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloStealthNarrativeDarkHorror2D

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 horror tension, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Details →

Steam GOG Epic

#15Darq

iRank83

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloStealthDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 94%· 4.2KIGDB70· 1OC73· 19

Year 2019Dev Unfold GamesOn Xbox · PC · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, survival mechanics and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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Steam GOG

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Little Nightmares III?: The closest game to Little Nightmares III is Superliminal, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Little Nightmares III?: The three closest games to Little Nightmares III are: 1. Superliminal (96/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Little Nightmares II (96/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Catherine (93/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Little Nightmares III's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 46 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Little Nightmares II similar to Little Nightmares III?: Yes, very much so — Little Nightmares II scores 96/100 similarity to Little Nightmares III. They share 11 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Little Nightmares III?: The best Platformer games similar to Little Nightmares III are Superliminal, Little Nightmares II, Catherine and LittleBigPlanet 2. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Little Nightmares III attributes like precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Little Nightmares III calculated?: We compare Little Nightmares III against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Little Nightmares III experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.