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Little Nightmares was released on April 27, 2017. Steam files it under Adventure. It needs 10 GB of free storage.
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Little Nightmares system requirements
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Little Nightmares needs at least Nvidia GTX 460 and Intel CPU Core i3, 4 GB of RAM and 10 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a Radeon R9 270 or better.
Updated October 5, 2026
What it takes to run Little Nightmares
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Nvidia GTX 460 | Intel CPU Core i3 | 4 GB |
| Recommended | Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 | Intel CPU Core i7 | 8 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | Radeon R9 270 or better | Ryzen 7 2700X or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce GTX 1630 or better | Ryzen 7 2700X or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce GTX 1650 Super or better | Ryzen 7 2700X or better | 16 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in Little Nightmares
The publisher's minimum for Little Nightmares is Nvidia GTX 460 with Intel CPU Core i3, and the recommended hardware is Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a Radeon R9 270 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce GTX 1630 does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce GTX 1650 Super at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
Open world and story games are limited by the graphics card in busy areas and by video memory in new locations. If you see stutter when you enter a new area, lower the texture setting a step. Turn on upscaling if the game offers it.
Best graphics card for Little Nightmares
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 199 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 203 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 299 fps | Ultra 215 fps | Ultra 119 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 196 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 244 fps | Ultra 176 fps | Ultra 98 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Ultra 179 fps | Ultra 129 fps | Ultra 72 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Ultra 189 fps | Ultra 136 fps | Ultra 75 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Ultra 141 fps | Ultra 101 fps | High 78 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Ultra 91 fps | Ultra 65 fps | Medium 71 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Ultra 106 fps | Ultra 76 fps | Medium 83 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 246 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 189 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 226 fps | Ultra 163 fps | Ultra 90 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Ultra 101 fps | Ultra 73 fps | Medium 79 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 234 fps | Ultra 130 fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 4 GB, recommended 8 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Ryzen 7 2700X meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about Little Nightmares
What are the minimum system requirements for Little Nightmares?
Minimum: Intel CPU Core i3, Nvidia GTX 460, 4 GB of memory, 10 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Little Nightmares?
Recommended: Intel CPU Core i7, Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660, 8 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Little Nightmares at 60 fps?
In our estimate a Radeon R9 270 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce GTX 1630 for 1440p.
How much RAM does Little Nightmares need?
The minimum is 4 GB and the recommendation is 8 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Little Nightmares need?
About 10 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Little Nightmares?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 300+ fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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