Little Nightmares System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Little Nightmares
Developer:
Tarsier Studios
Publisher:
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Release date:
28 April 2017 (7 years ago)
User score:
4.0 / 5 (196 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.8 / 10 - lightly demanding
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Official Little Nightmares system requirements for PC

To run Little Nightmares, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 10 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 460, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 660. As for your CPU, an Core i3-2100T is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-2610UE or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GTX 460
Pass CPU:
Intel CPU Core i3
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
10 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7, 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660
Pass CPU:
Intel CPU Core i7
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
10 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7, 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

Little Nightmares performance on your PC

Little Nightmares performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 660
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 4.3x faster than GeForce GTX 660. Your graphics card can run Little Nightmares at recommended settings according to Tarsier Studios.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Little Nightmares FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
160−170
medium settings / 1080p
140−150
ultra settings / 1080p
140−150

Little Nightmares performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-2610UE

Core i5-12400 is 12.7x faster than Core i7-2610UE. Your CPU can run Little Nightmares at recommended settings according to Tarsier Studios.

FAQ

When was Little Nightmares released?
Little Nightmares was released on 28 April 2017.
How much RAM do I need for Little Nightmares?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Little Nightmares. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Little Nightmares?
Little Nightmares occupies about 10 GB of disk space.
Is Little Nightmares a demanding game?
Little Nightmares is a lightly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.8 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.0 196 votes

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