DreadOut vs Little Nightmares
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Little Nightmares wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. DreadOut is R$0.77 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | DreadOut | Little Nightmares |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 61 | 74 |
| Quality | 67 | 90 |
| Value | 66 | 75 |
| Popularity | 30 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 16.49 | R$ 17.26 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.4% positive | 94.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 134 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | DreadOut | Little Nightmares |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 15, 2014 | April 27, 2017 |
| Developers | Digital Happiness | Tarsier Studios |
| Publishers | Digital Happiness | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / 8 - 64 bits | Windows 7, 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD Phenom II X4 940 or better | Intel CPU Core i7 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 or AMD Radeon HD 7750 with 1 GB VRAM or better | Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DreadOut or Little Nightmares?
Little Nightmares won the comparison against DreadOut based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is DreadOut worth buying over Little Nightmares?
Based on the metrics, Little Nightmares won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Little Nightmares currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:24 PM UTC