"The creators of Little Nightmares return with a journey darker and more terrifying than ever before."
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About
From the masters of suspense at Tarsier Studios comes a cooperative horror adventure that descends into the grotesque. Two orphaned siblings must return to their childhood home—a nightmare island now shattered into fragments—to rescue their missing friends from a hellscape of man-beast hybrids and decay.
Story
After a catastrophic event fractures their island home, a brother and sister return to piece together a dark history through visual storytelling and environmental clues. Amidst bobbing waters, derelict factories, and unsettling forests, they must save their friends—Hood, Bucket, and Bandage—while evading Lynchian monstrosities that blur the line between human and animal.
Gameplay
REANIMAL evolves the studio's signature cinematic platforming by integrating a Metroidvania-inspired structure, allowing for non-linear exploration across land and sea. Playable solo with a reactive AI or in local/online co-op, the game introduces light combat mechanics, vehicle navigation, and intense environmental puzzles that demand teamwork to survive.
Key Features
- 1Seamless Co-op Experience
- 2Metroidvania-style Exploration
- 3Boat Navigation Mechanics
- 4Defensive Combat Options
- 5Man-Beast Hybrid Enemies
- 6Visual Narrative
- 7Dynamic Camera System
Highlights
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Masterful atmospheric tension
- +Evolved gameplay with new combat verbs
- +Excellent sound design and haptics
- +Intelligent AI companion for solo play
- +Innovative enemy design
Cons
- -Short runtime (~8 hours)
- -Deliberately vague narrative
- -Heavy, distressing themes
Game Ratings
Unmatched sense of dread and decay
Disturbing body horror without cheap jump scares
Essential teamwork mechanics and puzzles
Cinematic camera work and surreal art
Non-linear traversal via land and boat
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players who thrive on immersion and environmental storytelling
Duos looking for a shared narrative challenge
Fans of psychological and body horror
Similar To
Atmosphere & Style
Little Nightmares II
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Cinematic Platforming
Inside
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Exploration Structure
Hollow Knight
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💡 Did You Know?
Often considered the 'true' spiritual successor to Little Nightmares II by fans.
First Tarsier game to introduce active combat mechanics like shooting and driving.
Features a dedicated 'boat' mechanic to navigate the fractured island pieces.
Avoids traditional jump scares in favor of 'folk horror' and childhood fears.
Development focused heavily on DualSense haptics to convey creeping dread.
Latest Updates & Events
REANIMAL - Featured on Steam
REANIMAL is currently featured on the Steam store!
Scores
“A darker, more terrifying journey than ever before.”— Tarsier Studios
“The creators of Little Nightmares I & II have returned.”— Official Description
Game Ratings
Unmatched sense of dread and decay
Disturbing body horror without cheap jump scares
Essential teamwork mechanics and puzzles
Cinematic camera work and surreal art
Non-linear traversal via land and boat
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players who thrive on immersion and environmental storytelling
Duos looking for a shared narrative challenge
Fans of psychological and body horror
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
Often considered the 'true' spiritual successor to Little Nightmares II by fans.
First Tarsier game to introduce active combat mechanics like shooting and driving.
Features a dedicated 'boat' mechanic to navigate the fractured island pieces.
Avoids traditional jump scares in favor of 'folk horror' and childhood fears.
Development focused heavily on DualSense haptics to convey creeping dread.
Latest Updates & Events
REANIMAL - Featured on Steam
REANIMAL is currently featured on the Steam store!
Timeline
The Missing Friends
- •Hood - Lost in the factory sector
- •Bucket - Vanished near the waterlogged workshops
- •Bandage - Last seen near the sinking city
Game Details
- Developer
- Tarsier Studios
- Publisher
- THQ Nordic
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- Horror, Adventure +1
- Metacritic
- 80
- Atmosphere
- dark/mysterious/intense