PC requirements

Little Nightmares System Requirements

Little Nightmares needs at least Intel CPU Core i3, 4 GB RAM and Nvidia GTX 460 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel CPU Core i7, 8 GB RAM and Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Little Nightmares minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows 7, 64-bit Windows 7, 64-bit
Processor Intel CPU Core i3 Intel CPU Core i7
Memory 4 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Graphics Nvidia GTX 460 Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660
DirectX Version 11 Version 11
Storage 10 GB available space 10 GB available space
Additional notes SSE4.2 required SSE4.2 required
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Other platforms

Little Nightmares is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:

Quick answers

Running Little Nightmares on PC

Can my PC run Little Nightmares?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Little Nightmares need?
10 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.