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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Little Nightmares II

Little Nightmares II

Quality
89Popularity
38Value
77
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−79% $6.21
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Little Nightmares III

Little Nightmares III

Quality
44Popularity
32Value
53
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−6% $37.74
Buy Now

Winner

Little Nightmares II wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

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12
Little Nightmares II
12 of 15 metrics
Little Nightmares III
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.21 Wins
$37.74 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.23 Wins
$24.63 -
Best Current Discount
-79% Wins
-6% -
Sales Frequency
156 price changes Wins
115 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
83/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
92.8% positive Wins
46.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
50.1K Wins
10.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
46.5K Wins
4.7K -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.6K Wins
5.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
210 Wins
158 -
Steam Recommendations
49.0K Wins
10.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
35 -
44 Wins
Supported Languages
14 languages -
16 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2021 -
Oct 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItLittle Nightmares II

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Wait for SaleLittle Nightmares III

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Little Nightmares II
Little Nightmares III

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Little Nightmares II

Little Nightmares II

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Little Nightmares III

Little Nightmares III

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Kinguin
Kinguin −6% $37.74Buy Now
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Green Man Gaming +6% $39.99View
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GamersGate +6% $39.99View
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Steam +6% $39.99View

Little Nightmares II

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

93% positive (50,107 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
50,107 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$6.21 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount
Historical low: $4.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-35% player decline
188 concurrent players — smaller but active
50,107 total reviews — major title

Little Nightmares III

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

47% positive (10,109 reviews) — mostly negative
10,109 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$37.74 — mid-range price
6% off — minor discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-64% player drop
85 concurrent players — niche audience
10,109 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsLittle Nightmares IILittle Nightmares III
Release Date
February 10, 2021
October 9, 2025
Developers
Tarsier Studios
Supermassive Games
Publishers
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
35
44

Little Nightmares II

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 | AMD FX-8350
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 760, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps with graphics settings at "High". Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. - 64-bit processor and operating system are required. - Windows 10 (Version 1809 or later) and a 4GB VRAM GPU (graphics board or video card) are required for DirectX 12 API.

Little Nightmares III

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080, 8 GB or AMD RX 6800
  • Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS
Which is better: Little Nightmares II or Little Nightmares III?

Little Nightmares II won the comparison against Little Nightmares III 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 Little Nightmares II worth buying over Little Nightmares III?

Based on the metrics, Little Nightmares II 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 II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 04:55 PM UTC

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