The Little Nightmares franchise is known for providing players with creepy atmospheres, bizarre and horrifying monstrosities, and tricky environmental puzzles — and that trend continues in Little Nightmares 3. The newest entry in the series maintains all the weird and unsettling aspects of the previous games, while also adding in optional co-op for folks who want to tackle the adventure as a team.
Whichever way you decide to take on Little Nightmares 3, though, you’re probably curious how much time you’ll spend exploring this disturbing outing. Here’s how long it takes to beat Little Nightmares 3.
How long does it take to beat Little Nightmares 3?
Little Nightmares 3 is a fairly brief game, with the average playthrough likely to take around 5 hours. This includes simply beating its campaign one time through, and it can go a little faster or slower based on how well you handle solving the game’s clever environmental puzzles.
You can extend your playtime by finding all of the collectible dolls in the game, which are frequently discovered in well-hidden rooms in each level. Each chapter has a set number of these, and you can view how many you’ve found by looking at the levels in the Chapter Select screen.
Additionally, there’s a cryptic selection of trophies/achievements to figure out and complete, which can extend your playtime even further. So, if you’re looking to find and do everything in Little Nightmares 3, you’re certain to get quite a few more hours out of the experience.
If that sounds up your alley, Little Nightmares 3 is available now on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series Series S|X, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
