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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 38 minutes
−82% $3.68
Buy Now
VS
Little Nightmares III

Little Nightmares III

Quality
44Popularity
32Value
56
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 20 hours
−11% $35.65
Buy Now

Winner

Little Nightmares wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

10
Little Nightmares
10 of 15 metrics
Little Nightmares III
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.68 Wins
$35.65 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.53 Wins
$24.63 -
Best Current Discount
-82% Wins
-11% -
Sales Frequency
120 price changes -
131 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
94.9% positive Wins
46.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
51.9K Wins
9.9K -
Positive Steam Reviews
49.2K Wins
4.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.7K Wins
5.3K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
173 -
260 Wins
Steam Recommendations
51.8K Wins
9.9K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
22 -
44 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages -
16 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2017 -
Oct 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItLittle Nightmares

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

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
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

Little Nightmares

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −82% $3.68Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +4% $3.81View
GamersGate
GamersGate +443% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +443% $19.99View
Little Nightmares III

Little Nightmares III

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −11% $35.65Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +12% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +12% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +12% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Little Nightmares

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (51,913 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
51,913 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$3.68 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

+7% player growth
180 concurrent players — smaller but active
51,913 total reviews — major title

Little Nightmares III

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

47% positive (9,883 reviews) — mostly negative
9,883 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$35.65 — mid-range price
11% off — minor discount

Popularity

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

227 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLittle NightmaresLittle Nightmares III
Release Date
April 27, 2017
October 9, 2025
Developers
Tarsier Studios
Supermassive Games
Publishers
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
22
44

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Little Nightmares or Little Nightmares III?

Little Nightmares 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 worth buying over Little Nightmares III?

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: Jul 19, 2026, 06:48 AM UTC

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