Can I Run Little Nightmares?
Tarsier Studios · 2017
Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.
Can You Run Little Nightmares?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Little Nightmares’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Little Nightmares — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Nvidia GTX 460 | Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel CPU Core i3 | Intel CPU Core i7 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7, 64-bit | Windows 7, 64-bit |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Little Nightmares is a demanding adventure game from 2017. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 92 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 42 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 175 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~38–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~85–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~160–195 FPS
Excellent
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Little Nightmares System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Little Nightmares, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 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 |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7, 64-bit Processor: Intel CPU Core i3 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 460 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 10 GB available space Additional Notes: SSE4.2 required
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7, 64-bit Processor: Intel CPU Core i7 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 10 GB available space Additional Notes: SSE4.2 required
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Little Nightmares — FAQ
Can I run Little Nightmares?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 92 FPS at 1080p in Little Nightmares. Budget GPUs get about 42 FPS and high-end GPUs around 175 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Little Nightmares?+
Little Nightmares needs at least a Intel CPU Core i3 processor, a Nvidia GTX 460 graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 10 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7, 64-bit.
Can Little Nightmares run without a graphics card?+
No — Little Nightmares is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Nvidia GTX 460).
How much RAM does Little Nightmares need?+
Little Nightmares officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.