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Little Nightmares III

Little Nightmares III plunges players back into the eerie, unsettling world of the Nowhere on Nintendo Switch. Follow Low and Alone as they work together to survive the Spiral—a cluster of disturbing lands filled with monstrous threats. Wield Low's bow and Alone's wrench to solve intricate environmental puzzles and escape terrifying Residents like Monster Baby.

  • XCI · 7.99 GB
  • vv 1.1.0
  • FW 20.3.0.+

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Updated · by NSWPEDIA Team

ROM details

ROM name
Little Nightmares III
Genre
Action, Adventure
Developer
BANDAI NAMCO
Published by
Nintendo
Release date
October 10, 2025
Series
Little Nightmares
Version
v 1.1.0
Title ID
010066101A55A000
Size
7.99 GB
File type
XCI
Required firmware
20.3.0. or later
Content type
Base game
Features
Two New Protagonists & Dual Tools: Play as Low and Alone—two best friends trapped inside the Spiral—using Low's bow and arrow to cut ropes and shoot high targets, and Alone's heavy wrench to smash through barriers and operate machinery.

Emulator compatibility

Compatibility for Little Nightmares III, newest result Nov 13, 2026. Rows marked Tested were run by us; Reported rows link to the community source they came from. See how we test.

EmulatorPlatformDevice testedFPSStatusNotesResult from
SudachiWindowsRyzen 7 7800X3D / RTX 4070 / 32 GB DDR560PerfectThe Game Work SmoothlyTested by NSWPEDIA Team

Known issues

  • Online Co-Op Latency Desync: High-ping network connections between players can occasionally cause minor timing delays during synchronized two-player lever pulls or narrow chase sequences.

Version history

Every released update for Little Nightmares III, newest first.

VersionReleasedSizePatch notes
v1.0.2680 MBAdded full compatibility for the Secrets of The Spiral DLC chapters and the Ferryman Costumes Set. Improved dynamic lighting performance and checkpoint reload speeds across handheld and docked modes.
Base Game7.99 GB—
v1.0.1420 MBEnabled online Friend's Pass matchmaking functionality and cross-generation lobby stability. Refined solo AI companion pathfinding during fast-paced chase sequences. Fixed minor collision clipping bugs when using Low's bow and Alone's wrench simultaneously.

Screenshots

What is this Game?

Little Nightmares III Switch NSP seeks to be more than just another entry in the long-running series of atmospheric horror-platforming releases. The “Solo AI Companion and Friend’s Pass Online Co-Op” systems are already available for the accessibility and shared tension of newer players, but with its dual-tool puzzle mechanics, haunting Spiral locations, and relentless Resident encounters, it offers a deeply immersive and unsettling psychological thriller experience.

The dual-approach design is an attempt by Supermassive Games and Bandai Namco to accommodate the needs of both solo horror fans seeking eerie environmental storytelling and cooperative duos who appreciate synchronized stealth, timing-based puzzle solving, and collectible hunting. The overall package expands the franchise’s universe in bold new directions, which is important since fans eagerly anticipated stepping back into the Nowhere with two brand-new protagonists.

Little Nightmares III — frequently asked questions

Does Little Nightmares III support local couch co-op?

No, Little Nightmares III supports 2-player online cooperative multiplayer or single-player mode with an AI companion, rather than local split-screen or shared-screen co-op.

Who developed Little Nightmares III?

Unlike the first two entries developed by Tarsier Studios, Little Nightmares III was developed by Supermassive Games and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.

Does the game include a Friend's Pass?

Yes, the Friend's Pass allows a player who owns the game to invite a friend to play through the entire co-op campaign together online without requiring a second copy.