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Little Nightmares II

Nintendo SwitchPS5PS4steamXbox

Tarsier Studios / Bandai Namco

Genre: パズルホラーアドベンチャー

Game Overview

Little Nightmares II teams Mono with Six in a city dominated by television signals, expanding the first game's escape-puzzle structure with a companion mechanic and a more developed setting. The ending recontextualizes both games. Tarsier Studios' follow-up. GPA scores it high on Horror and Emotional Story — the rare horror sequel that deepens the original's emotional stakes.

Game Characteristics

Dystopian Setting

85%

Horror

85%

Dark

85%

Graphics

80%

Emotional Story

75%

Puzzle

75%

Story Depth

65%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Beginners to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner

50 ✓

Intermediate

68 ✓

Advanced

55 ✓

Keywords

psychological horrorパズルホラービジュアルホラー衝撃の結末協力2人

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Dystopian Setting

85%

Horror

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Dark

85%

Graphics

80%

Emotional Story

75%

Puzzle

75%

Story Depth

65%

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About "Little Nightmares II"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

リトルナイトメア2（Little Nightmares II） leads with its パズルホラーアドベンチャー identity, anchored by the core feel of "Little Nightmares II teams Mono with Six in a city dominated by television signals, expanding the first game's escape-…." The headline profile reads Dystopian Setting 85% / Horror 85% / Dark 85%, making it a strong pick for fans of Dystopian Setting and Horror. Balanced to appeal to a broad range of players.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "リトルナイトメア2（Little Nightmares II）" by using its feel of psychological horror, パズルホラー, and ビジュアルホラー as the primary lens, weighting Dystopian Setting and Horror most heavily. Top similar titles include "マーサ・イズ・デッド（Martha is Dead）", "マッドファーザー（Mad Father）", "Ib（イブ）".