Reanimal
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About Reanimal
Tarsier Studios returns with Reanimal, a dark adventure puzzle title releasing on February 13, 2026. This game follows a brother and sister navigating a nightmare to save their missing friends from an island turned hostile. Published by THQ Nordic, it launches across PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The experience shifts away from the linear scares of Little Nightmares into something more interactive. You explore treacherous environments while solving environmental puzzles that demand careful observation. It is a standalone horror story built on the foundation of atmospheric dread and tense platforming sequences.
Gameplay
You control one sibling at a time, switching between them to solve complex mechanical and spatial challenges. The core loop involves moving through ruined structures while avoiding unseen threats lurking in the shadows. Puzzle elements require you to manipulate objects in the environment to clear paths or trigger events. Multiplayer options let a second player join via local co-op or online modes to tackle specific sections together. Controls feel weighty and deliberate, emphasizing tension over speed. You will spend most minutes scanning for hazards, pushing heavy debris, and timing your movements against environmental dangers. The lack of combat forces you to rely on stealth and puzzle logic to progress through the island.
What Players Think
The reception so far shows a split between casual players and genre enthusiasts. IGDB lists a score of 78.9 out of 100 based on 36 ratings. Most players report an average playtime that leans toward the longer end for this type of title. Community moods often reflect frustration with difficulty spikes rather than praise for simplicity. Completion rates suggest many users struggle to find all secrets without guides. The rarity data tells a clear story about hidden content. Only 1.90% of players have unlocked "Hidden in rubble," which stands as the rarest achievement among the 31 available. This stat highlights how much exploration is required to see everything.
PlayPile's Take
Reanimal fits players who enjoy methodical puzzle solving over action-heavy sequences. The price point currently sits at $2.49 on Green Man Gaming, a steep drop from the historical low of $31.95. This discount makes it an easy buy for those curious about Tarsier Studios' latest work. The 31 achievements offer plenty of completion goals, though you should expect to hunt down some very elusive ones. If you want a horror game that demands patience and observation rather than reflexes, this is your pick. Avoid it if you dislike slow pacing or getting stuck on environmental riddles for extended periods.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
78.9
RAWG Rating
4.2
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On Reanimal, I worked a lot on the “Spider kids”, children that don’t just chase you… they climb walls to hunt you down avoiding sunlight. Creepy kids... 😅 Reanimal by Tarsier Studios #animation #gamedev #3d #3danimation #game
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A simple animation, treated to deepen the mood and weight of the world. I really like this one. Minimal, direct, and right on tone. Gameplay moment I animated on Reanimal with Tarsier Studios. #animation #gamedev #game #reanimal
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My boyfriend and I started Reanimal tonight (yes I've already played it, shush). He calls the game "Lost Little Waifs" and I kinda live for that. 🤣
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New WIP! ReAnimal Fanart! Going for a dark inky line drawing of all the kids as I get used to Clipstudio's brushes and messing with the settings. :D #art #reanimal #fanart #WIP #WIPWednesday #videogame