Little Nightmares

Little Nightmares

Released Apr 2017

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

94% positive · 117K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Little Nightmares launched on April 27, 2017 and received a full post-launch content cycle through the "Secrets of The Maw" expansion pass, which comprised three story DLC chapters: The Depths (July 6, 2017), The Hideaway (November 9, 2017), and The Residence (February 22, 2018). All three chapters have been released, completing the expansion pass. The DLC list also includes cosmetic items (masks and the original soundtrack), all of which have been released. There are no unreleased DLC entries for this game. Developer news from 2025 onward is focused entirely on other entries in the franchise — Little Nightmares III (released October 10, 2025), Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes (released April 30, 2026), and DLC for Little Nightmares III (The Backstage, released June 12, 2026 as part of that game's Secrets of The Spiral Expansion Pass). A June 24, 2025 showcase announcement also mentioned a "Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition" tied to the original game, but this was described as a technical and gameplay enhancement releasing alongside Little Nightmares III — not new story content for the base game. None of these posts signal additional content planned for the original Little Nightmares. The original game's content cycle concluded with The Residence DLC on February 22, 2018. All announced content has shipped, and there have been no developer communications indicating further additions to this title.
Evidence
The Residence — the third and final chapter of the Secrets of The Maw expansion pass — released on February 22, 2018, completing all announced story DLC
dlc listing · Feb 22, 2018 source content shipped
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Secrets of The Maw Expansion Pass released, bundling the three story DLC chapters for the original game
dlc listing · Jun 6, 2017 source content shipped
high

Content

9 of 9 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Achievements
22
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

The Little Nightmares series has been captivating millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive the first entry in most charming horror series ever made.

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

OBSERVE YOUR SURROUNDINGS

You wake up in a damp, dark room. Your sole possession is a brass lighter. You have no memory of how you got here, but it’s clear that you are in danger. Only your keen eyes and quick wits can get you out in one piece.

FIND AN ESCAPE ROUTE

This world is not meant for children, but you can use your stature as an advantage with a bit of imagination. Climb drawers and shelves to find child-sized passageways through The Maw too tiny for the adults to reach and you’ll be safe… at least for a while.

AVOID THE RESIDENTS

The inhabitants of the Maw have only one use for children, and it’s never pretty. Children who don’t want to get caught should stay hidden and move carefully when they’re around. Under certain circumstances, a distraction might avert their attention long enough for you to scuttle away scott-free. Be careful, if you accidentally make too much noise, the Residents are quite determined once you’ve caught their eye.

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE

Sometimes, there’s no other choice but to run. If you can stay alive long enough to get somewhere the Residents can’t reach you, you might survive.

Can you make it through the Maw to freedom? Six is counting on you. Good luck, little one.

Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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