Little Nightmares III Showcase Reaction: Carnevale of Dread

 It’s official: Little Nightmares III is luring us into its most twisted world yet, and this time, we’re not going in alone.

During the latest showcase, Bandai Namco unveiled an extended gameplay walkthrough set inside the sinister Carnevale — a decaying amusement park filled with grotesque imagery and silent screams. From the unsettling carousel creaks to the flickering lights that barely mask what’s lurking in the shadows, the atmosphere feels tailor-made to crawl under your skin.

Unlike the previous entries, LNIII introduces online co-op — a bold leap that still manages to preserve the series’ signature feeling of isolation. Watching the two protagonists navigate the eerie funfair together was both heartwarming and anxiety-inducing. There’s an unmistakable vulnerability in relying on someone else in a world so devoid of comfort.

The character and creature designs continue to deliver in unsettling style. One highlight from the demo: a towering, puppet-like antagonist with an elastic smile and limbs that jangle like marionette strings. The developers clearly haven’t lost their touch when it comes to turning childhood whimsy into nightmare fuel.

And while details remain cryptic, longtime fans will be itching to dissect the connective threads. Is the Carnevale a metaphor? Who are these new children, and what horrors brought them to this twisted playground? The answers are few, but the possibilities are many — and that’s part of the thrill.

If the showcase is any indication, Little Nightmares III isn’t just another sequel. It’s a bold step into cooperative horror, balancing new mechanics with the uncanny artistry that’s made this series unforgettable. One thing’s for sure: come launch day, I won’t be sleeping easy.

If the showcase is any indication, Little Nightmares III isn’t just another sequel. It’s a bold step into cooperative horror, balancing new mechanics with the uncanny artistry that’s made this series unforgettable. Developed by Supermassive Games and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the game carries forward the eerie legacy with fresh eyes and unsettling precision. One thing’s for sure: come launch day, I won’t be sleeping easy.