Alright, let’s get real for a second—if you haven’t played six from Little Nightmares yet, you’re missing out on a wild ride. And now, because apparently we all live on our phones, this creepy little gem is lurking right in your pocket. Honestly, it’s the kind of game you might play under your covers with the lights off, then regret every life choice once you hear a floorboard creak.

So, what’s the deal?

You play as Six, this tiny kid in a yellow raincoat—looks like she got lost on her way to a Ghibli audition and ended up trapped in a literal hellscape called the Maw. Imagine a cruise ship designed by Tim Burton after a bad acid trip. Every room is a new slice of nightmare pie, stuffed with puzzles, traps, and these freaky creatures that make you want to check under your bed before you sleep.

Navigating the Maw isn’t just running left to right—nah, you’re squeezing through vents, climbing stuff that looks like OSHA would have a field day, and hiding from nightmare-fuel monsters with way too many teeth. You gotta be quick on your feet, or you’re toast.

And let me talk about the vibe for a second. The sound design?

Absolutely killer. Every squeaky floorboard and distant groan has you sweating bullets. Music is all creepy music-box stuff that’ll stick in your brain long after you quit. It’s less “jump scare” and more “slow dread,” which, honestly, is way more effective.

The monsters?

Oh man. There’s these two grotesque chefs who look like they’d cook you for fun, and a bunch of other weirdos you’ll meet along the way. You end up trying to figure out what makes them tick, all while desperately not wanting to be anywhere near them. It’s like a really messed-up episode of MasterChef.

Puzzles?

Yeah, there’s plenty. Some of them will make you feel like a genius, others will have you throwing your phone across the room. Every time you crack one, you get a little hit of dopamine and a lot of “thank god that’s over.”

And for a mobile game, the controls aren’t trash. They actually work! You can guide Six around with your thumbs and not want to rage quit (well, except at the monsters, but that’s on purpose).

Look, Little Nightmares isn’t just a game—it’s a mood. It pokes at all the stuff that freaked you out as a kid and dares you to keep going. If you’re up for facing the things that go bump in the night, this is your jam. Download it, turn off the lights, and prepare for some serious goosebumps. Or don’t. Honestly, I won’t judge if you sleep with a nightlight after this one.