Reanimal
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About Reanimal
Tarsier Studios returns with Reanimal, a dark adventure puzzle title dropping on February 13, 2026. You play as a brother and sister trying to survive an island nightmare while hunting down missing friends before escaping forever. This single-player experience also supports co-op multiplayer so you can tackle the horrors alongside a friend. The game launches across PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 under THQ Nordic. It feels like a spiritual successor to Little Nightmares but pushes the fear factor further than its predecessors ever dared. You navigate a hostile environment where every shadow hides something wrong with your family or the world itself.
Gameplay
You move through tight corridors and ruined structures while solving environmental puzzles that block your path. The core loop involves sneaking past threats, manipulating objects to create shortcuts, and managing limited resources to survive longer. Co-op mode lets you split tasks where one player distracts enemies while the other finds keys or solves riddles. Controls feel weighty and responsive as you climb fences or drag heavy debris. Sessions last about an hour per chapter before hitting a checkpoint. You spend most minutes scanning for clues in the rubble or timing your movements during enemy patrols. The game rarely hands you weapons, forcing you to rely on evasion and brainpower to stay alive.
What Players Think
Players seem divided but engaged with Reanimal scoring a 78.9 out of 100 from 36 ratings on IGDB. Most users report an average playtime hovering near 25 hours for a standard run through the campaign. Only 14.9% of achievements unlock on average, showing how punishing the challenges can be. The rarest trophy is Hidden in rubble at just 1.90% unlock rate. Critics note the atmosphere lands hard while some find the puzzles too obscure. Community moods lean toward tense and frustrated rather than pure horror joy. A few reviews mention the co-op features add a fresh layer of chaos to the solo experience. The price sits low now at $2.49 on Green Man Gaming down from a high of $31.95.
PlayPile's Take
Reanimal works best for players who enjoy tense puzzle solving over action combat. The low price point of $2.49 makes it a no-brainer despite the steep difficulty curve shown by those 31 achievements. You will struggle with the rarest unlocks so expect to need guides or multiple attempts. This title fits fans of Tarsier Studios previous work who want something scarier. Avoid it if you dislike slow pacing or getting stuck on environmental locks. The co-op mode adds value but the solo campaign stands strong enough on its own merits. Grab it while the price is near rock bottom before it hits full retail again.
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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