![]() Little Nightmares is a psychological horror through and through. Once you’re done, be sure to check out the sequel. The two games are thematically and tonally different, so approach Unravel knowing you’re in for something brighter and more hopeful. ![]() Like Little Nightmares, Unravel is a very visual journey, and the heartfelt story of memories and family is told through Yarny’s actions. While you’ll spend much of the time admiring the scenery in Unravel, Coldwood Interactive was sure to break up the visuals with puzzles that use the environment and its inhabitants to make any headway. Yarny may be a thread of yarn, but he’s imbued with enough spirit to embark on a thrilling adventure across the beautiful landscapes of Northern Scandinavia. If it’s the platforming of Little Nightmares that really drew you in, the whimsical physics-based puzzler, Unravel, should have no issues appealing to you. Most importantly, it helps fill the void once you’ve done all you can with Seven and Mono. Obusite has a few areas that could use some TLC, but overall, it works hard to deliver effective thrills. We’d like to think of it more as a spiritual successor, just with deadly photographs that can trap you in a literal hell. It’s a recognizable formula, but it works so well we’re not mad.īeing indie-developed, Obusite can get away with practically being a Little Nightmares clone. A tiny protagonist slinks around a much bigger world filled with antagonistic giants. If you’ve played Little Nightmares, then all of this will look incredibly familiar. Not only does Obusite emulate the Little Nightmares series, it practically puls right from them. And if neither of those really appeal to you, at least there are monsters you’ll come face-to-face with. Sea of Solitude is a healthy blend of emotional storytelling and engaging gameplay. The deeper Kay gets into the titular sea, the more the world evolves around her. As you guide the game’s protagonist, Kay, through the watery world, you’ll overcome challenges and alter the landscape. Sea of Solitude introduces you to a variety of creatures, all with their own story and plight. Though the game is all about the effects of loneliness, it hides its core theme behind monstrosities tucked within the deep blue. If you enjoyed the monsters of Little Nightmares, you’re going to love what Sea of Solitude has in store. Planet Alpha is beautiful, but there are many extraterrestrial threats lying in wait for some hapless fool to make one wrong move. To do so, you’ll traverse a vibrant land, manipulate standard platformer mechanics, manipulate the planet’s solar cycle and use the change in day and night to your advantage. Like in Little Nightmares, the goal is to simply stay alive long enough to understand why you’re in the situation you’re on. The perils are abundant for anyone trying to survive the hostile landscape. Planet Alpha drops players on a mysterious alien world where everything is deadly, and hope is a rare commodity. You’re going to notice one thing that many of these games have in common with Little Nightmares – their worlds are a significant part of the story. Pinstripe is adored for many of the same reasons Little Nightmares is – art style, sound design, and atmosphere. Slap a real combat mechanic onto Little Nightmares, and Pinstripe would be even more closely related as the two thrive off their signature styles and perilous journeys into unknown lands. It’s a grim premise, but Pinstripe is an inspiring premise that comes with plenty of challenges.Įquipped with little more than a slingshot and his wits, Teddy maneuvers the frozen landscape, fending off monsters and solving clever puzzles. That’s quite literally the story as ex-minister Teddy descends into the afterlife to find his kidnapped three-year-old daughter. With Pinstripe, you don’t have to interpret it that way. It’s very easy to interpret Little Nightmares as an attempt to escape hell. Solve puzzles, unravel the surprisingly deep story, and reunite with your robo-girlfriend in this quirky mechanical quest. Sure, the gameplay is entertaining, if not a little simplistic, but it’s the world design that really excels. A unique art style brings the steampunk world to life and, much like with Little Nightmare’s own world, is half the reason to boot up Machinarium. This delightful tale of robot love and heroism leaves behind the horrors of Little Nightmares but keeps some of the strange aesthetics. ![]() Some of that may have sounded like nonsense, but it’s the premise of Amanita’s point and click steampunk adventure, Machinarium. When the Black Cap Brotherhood gang kidnaps Berta, only Josef the robot can navigate the industrial world and bring her back. ![]()
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