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Reanimal

Reanimal

Tarsier Studios·Released Feb 13, 2026·Single player

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Genres
PuzzleAdventure
Critic81/100
Across 8 reviews
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The creators of Little Nightmares I & II have returned to take you on a darker, more terrifying journey than ever before. In this horror adventure game, a brother & sister go through hell to rescue their missing friends and escape the island that they used to call home.

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9 reviews
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IGN
Will Borger·Feb 14, 2026
Critic90/100
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The creator of Little Nightmares returns with more of the dark puzzle platforming it has honed over the last decade.

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In an industry pestered by calls to "think of the children", Tarsier’s games are useful reminders that children can be utterly depraved in ways no coddling adult would ever dream. Later in Reanimal, the developer’s latest, strictly 'co-optional' horror game, two kids…

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Eurogamer
Matt Wales·Feb 11, 2026
Critic80/100
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It's impossible to talk about Reanimal without talking about Little Nightmares. Developer Tarsier's first game since de…

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Critic82.5/100
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Reanimal is a simple game with a challenging subject matter, and neither great as a shared experience nor fun. But, it is thought-provoking and stimulating, and if you can stomach it, Tarsier Studios has created something worth wrestling with.

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Liam Croft·Feb 11, 2026
Critic80/100
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By improving upon its work from the Little Nightmares series, Tarsier Studios has crafted its greatest horror game yet. Reanimal is an impressive, smooth mix of action, platforming, and top-of-the-line presentation. It's a very gripping and intense experience, both in solo play and co-op.

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Critic90/100
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With Reanimal, Tarsier Studios delivers its darkest, boldest work yet. Expanding on the Little Nightmares formula with non-linear exploration, striking audiovisual design, and bombastic set pieces, this is an imaginative horror experience that confidently delivers its vision while offering accessible co-op play that fans of the developer have long clamoured for.

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Critic80/100
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Reanimal's story is harrowing and dark, and the accompanying visuals make it somewhat of a spectacle. Sadly, it falls short on its lack of challenging puzzle moments.

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