Very Little Nightmares is a chilling mobile prequel to Little Nightmares, developed by Alike Studio and published by Bandai Namco. In this atmospheric puzzle-adventure, you control the Girl in the Yellow Raincoat as she navigates The Nest—a dim, twisted mansion filled with hidden dangers. This top-down, touch-based adventure blends cute visuals with eerie tension: each tap moves the girl through dark rooms, secret passages, and perilous traps. One wrong move could lead to capture by ominous monsters lurking in the shadows .
Key Features
• Touch-Based Puzzle Gameplay: Guide the girl room-by-room to solve environment-based puzzles with tap controls. Activate levers, find hidden paths, and navigate around obstacles.
• Creepy Yet Charming Art Style: The game mixes pixelated simplicity with dark, atmospheric backdrops—cute on the surface, eerie beneath.
• Prequel Storytelling: Learn what happened before the events of Little Nightmares by meeting new characters (the Girl in White, the Craftsman, the Butler, the Pretender) and uncovering unsettling lore.
• Mobile-Friendly Chapters: Each level is self-contained, making it ideal for short sessions on the go. Yet across the chapters, the tension and world-building stack, creating a haunting journey.
• Ominous Audio & Atmosphere: Subtle sound design and eerie music underscore the game’s tension—described as a balance between cute and creepy.
Why You’ll Love It
Very Little Nightmares delivers bite-sized terror with thoughtful puzzle design and high tension. Players appreciate its unsettling charm: Hardcore iOS noted it’s “full of complicated puzzles and deviously quick monsters” despite some sensitive controls . Reddit fans enjoy the aesthetic twist but mention the art creates a “whole new vibe” different from the main series . If you loved the mysterious world of Little Nightmares and want a portable dose of suspense and discovery, this mobile adventure scratches that itch perfectly.
More About Very Little Nightmares
Launched on May 30 2019 (iOS) and December 10 2019 (Android), this polished mobile title expands the Nightmares universe . It follows a linear room-based structure versus the 3D platforming in full entries, optimized for touch controls. While critics praised its mood and visuals, some flagged control quirks and puzzle frustrations . Still, Metacritic score around 53/100, reflecting mixed but intrigued reception . For fans of puzzle horror on mobile, this compact, haunting title is worth a play—even if it’s shorter and more focused than its console siblings.