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Metacritic 8213+

Little Nightmares II

Tarsier Studios|2021ActionAdventurePlatformer

LumiScore

55

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 4 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

39/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Hand-Eye Coordination

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Little Nightmares II is a single-player horror-platformer rated T for Teen. It features suspenseful gameplay and unsettling visuals. While it can develop problem-solving skills, parents should consider their child's sensitivity to horror themes. There are no microtransactions or online social features.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving4/5
Spatial Awareness4/5
Hand-Eye Coordination4/5
Reaction Time4/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
50
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
13
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
50
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)39/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

Information not available to determine Bechdel test result. Game features a male protagonist (Mono) and a female companion (Six).

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can help develop cognitive skills like problem-solving and spatial awareness, and may build resilience in managing fear within a controlled environment.

What your child develops

Little Nightmares II offers a challenging and immersive horror-platforming experience that fosters problem-solving, spatial awareness, and critical thinking through its intricate puzzles and environmental navigation. Players develop emotional regulation by confronting fear and learn adaptive strategies to overcome obstacles.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~6hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Return to the world of charming horror that has terrified over 1 million fans. Face a completely new set of distorted enemies as Mono, and learn how to be as courageous as a child.