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

Little Nightmares

Little Nightmares

Quality
90Popularity
38Value
78
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 1 day
−81% $3.71
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Little Nightmares II

Little Nightmares II

Quality
89Popularity
38Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 13 hours
−79% $6.21
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Winner

Little Nightmares wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

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Little Nightmares
8 of 14 metrics
Little Nightmares II
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.71 Wins
$6.21 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.53 Wins
$5.23 -
Best Current Discount
-81% Wins
-79% -
Sales Frequency
154 price changes -
156 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
94.8% positive Wins
92.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
52.1K Wins
50.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
49.5K Wins
46.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.7K Wins
3.6K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
141 -
210 Wins
Steam Recommendations
52.2K Wins
49.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
22 -
35 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2017 -
Feb 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItLittle Nightmares

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Worth ItLittle Nightmares II

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Little Nightmares
Little Nightmares II

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

Little Nightmares

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GAMIVO
GAMIVO −81% $3.71Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +5% $3.91View
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GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Little Nightmares II

Little Nightmares II

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −79% $6.21Buy Now
Steam
Steam +59% $9.89View
GamersGate
GamersGate$29.99View

Little Nightmares

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (52,137 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
52,137 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$3.71 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-46% player decline
91 concurrent players — niche audience
52,137 total reviews — major title

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
Game DetailsLittle NightmaresLittle Nightmares II
Release Date
April 27, 2017
February 10, 2021
Developers
Tarsier Studios
Tarsier Studios
Publishers
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
22
35

Little Nightmares

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *:  Windows 7, 64-bit
  • Processor:  Intel CPU Core i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics:  Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSE4.2 required

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.
Which is better: Little Nightmares or Little Nightmares II?

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

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.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 04:41 PM UTC

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