Little Nightmares III showcases a chilling new chapter with two young protagonists, Low and Alone, navigating a series of haunting, atmospheric locations. Players will use each character’s unique tool—Low’s bow and Alone’s wrench—to solve environmental puzzles and survive terrifying encounters.
Main Characters and Setting
The story centers on Low, who wears a green outfit with goggles and spiky hair, and Alone, who sports a bird-like mask. These best friends traverse a world not made for children, facing dangers in mysterious, dimly lit settings. Their journey takes them across varied and unsettling areas, including sandy ruins, mechanized environments, and desolate amusement grounds.
Gameplay and Visuals
Gameplay is built around cooperation, whether with a friend or an AI companion. Low and Alone use their signature items to interact with the environment. Low’s bow can reach distant targets and cut ropes, while Alone’s wrench is used for smashing barriers and manipulating machinery. The visual style remains dark and stylized, emphasizing a sense of unease and suspense throughout each location.
Confirmed Features
- Playable duo: Low and Alone, each with unique tools
- Cooperative mechanics for puzzle-solving and exploration
- Multiple eerie locations, including sandy ruins and a rain-soaked funfair
- Encounters with hostile creatures known as Residents
- Environmental hazards requiring stealth, evasion, and quick thinking
Release Info
Little Nightmares III is set to release on October 9, 2025 for PC and PlayStation 5.
This installment continues the series’ tradition of atmospheric horror and inventive cooperative gameplay, inviting players to guide Low and Alone through new dangers and mysteries.
