Reanimal
IGDB
Loading critic reviews...
Finding live streams...
About Reanimal
Tarsier Studios returns with Reanimal, a dark adventure puzzle title released on February 13, 2026. This project follows the legacy of Little Nightmares as a brother and sister team up to rescue missing friends from a cursed island. You will face terrifying scenarios while navigating through environmental hazards. The game launches on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and the new Nintendo Switch 2. It supports single player runs or co-op multiplayer sessions where two people control the siblings together. THQ Nordic handles the publishing duties for this intense horror experience that demands careful observation and quick reflexes to survive the nightmare.
Gameplay
You control a pair of siblings who must solve environmental puzzles while evading threats in narrow corridors. Sessions involve searching rubble for keys or tools needed to open blocked paths. The co-op mode requires one player to trigger switches while the other navigates tight spaces below. You spend minutes scanning backgrounds for hidden clues before triggering traps. Movement feels weighty and tense, forcing you to hide behind cover when danger approaches. The puzzle elements rely on manipulating large objects or combining items found scattered across the island. Multiplayer adds a layer of coordination since both players must move in sync to bypass certain obstacles. Success depends on timing and communication between the two characters.
What Players Think
Critics and players have rated Reanimal an 81.2 out of 100 based on 53 IGDB reviews. The community moods suggest a mix of fear and satisfaction with the puzzle design. Players report an average playtime that varies widely depending on whether they tackle achievements or just finish the story. There are 31 total achievements available, but only 14.9 percent unlock them on average. The rarest challenge is "Hidden in rubble," which has a mere 1.90 percent completion rate among all users. This low statistic indicates that finding every secret requires obsessive exploration. Historical price data shows the game once hit $31.95, but current deals drop it to just $2.49 on Green Man Gaming. Many users praise the atmosphere while noting the difficulty spikes in later chapters.
PlayPile's Take
Reanimal works best for players who enjoy tense puzzle solving and don't mind high difficulty barriers. The 31 achievements offer long-term goals, though you will need to hunt down that elusive "Hidden in rubble" trophy. At $2.49, the price point makes this a no-brainer purchase even if you skip the co-op mode. It fits your library well if you liked Little Nightmares but want more mechanical depth. The average unlock rate of 14.9 percent proves that completionists will find plenty to do here. Skip this title if you prefer action-heavy games or quick casual sessions. This is a deliberate, slow-burn horror adventure that demands patience from everyone who picks it up.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
81.0
RAWG Rating
4.2
Deals
Finding deals...
Videos
8Co-op Trailer
Release Date Trailer
Release Date Trailer
Gameplay Trailer
Screenshots
14Achievements
Loading achievements...
Similar Games
Finding similar games...
Buzzing on Bluesky
Checking Bluesky...