Bloom 12 · Horror puzzle platformer · Tarsier Studios / Bandai Namco, 2017
Little Nightmares
A small girl in a yellow raincoat escapes a giant ship full of grotesque grown-ups. A short, creepy dolls'-house nightmare.
Edition reviewed: Little Nightmares (2017).
Official artwork © Tarsier Studios / Bandai NamcoWhat you do
Sneak, climb and hide through a giant vessel, solving small puzzles and escaping huge, horrible pursuers.
Who it suits
Older teens and adults who enjoy a good scare. Not for children.
01The first hour
Six wakes in a dark hold, tiny in a giant world. The camera looks in like a dolls' house, and every corner is unsettling.
02The middle
The kitchens and dining rooms are the stuff of nightmares, with chases that are tense but short.
03Where to stop
Five chapters, each a clean stopping point. One chapter a night keeps the dread manageable.
Why it works
- Brilliant creepy atmosphere
- Short chapters
- Memorable design
Watch out for
- Some trial-and-error chases
- Frightening for some
The score
Overall 4.4 out of 5 · In flower · how we score
Our verdict
A short, beautiful nightmare. Lights on, one chapter at a time.
Written by the Foxglove Save Point desk. Updated 23 October 2026. Facts were checked against the publisher and store pages at that date; prices and platforms can change.