A Twisted Carnival of Horrors: Little Nightmares 3’s ‘Carnevale’ Level Promises Peak Creepiness

The Little Nightmares franchise has long been a masterclass in atmospheric horror, where the grotesque and the whimsical collide to create a truly unsettling experience. The upcoming third installment, Little Nightmares 3, from developer Supermassive Games, is poised to continue that legacy with a new level that might just be the most terrifying one yet. A recent gameplay showcase and producer overview have provided a tantalizing look at “The Carnevale,” a rain-soaked funfair filled with twisted attractions and horrifying inhabitants that looks set to pack in all the series’ signature creepiness and dread.

A Funfair of Fright: The Core of the ‘Carnevale’ Level

The “Carnevale” level is a visual and thematic masterstroke. It takes the joyous and nostalgic imagery of a funfair and warps it into a nightmarish landscape. The brightly colored lights and eerily upbeat music are a stark contrast to the grime, the rain, and the unsettling figures that lumber through the park. In a recent interview, producer Coralie Feniello described the level as a “funfair filled with disturbing attractions and frightening visitors.” Players will have to navigate a series of puzzles and environmental hazards, all while avoiding the terrifying monsters that roam the grounds. The level appears to be a major set piece in the game, where the two new protagonists, Low and Alone, must work together to survive.

The level is home to a number of new, nightmarish creatures that are sure to haunt your dreams. The main enemies are the “Herds,” lumbering, hunch-backed figures with an insatiable appetite for candy apples. You can use this to your advantage, luring them away with a well-placed treat to open a new path. There are also smaller, sentient puppets who will try to grab you, and in a classic Little Nightmares twist, they will keep coming even if you knock their heads off. The unsettling atmosphere is further enhanced by the presence of a mysterious “Resident,” a potential boss who oversees the madness from the shadows. The entire level is a masterclass in tension, as you must constantly be aware of your surroundings and use your wits to survive.

Teamwork and Terror: A New Co-op Experience

Little Nightmares 3 is the first game in the series to feature online co-op, a major new addition that fundamentally changes the gameplay. While you can play the game solo with an AI companion, the co-op mode, where one player controls Low (with his bow) and the other controls Alone (with her wrench), is where the game truly shines. The puzzles in the Carnevale level are designed around this new dynamic, requiring you to work together to overcome obstacles. Low’s bow can be used to hit distant targets and create new paths, while Alone’s wrench can smash through barriers and manipulate machinery. This teamwork adds a new layer of strategy to the game, as you must coordinate with your partner to survive the horrors of the funfair.

The release date for Little Nightmares 3 is set for October 10, 2025, and it will be available on all major platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, Nintendo Switch, and the new Nintendo Switch 2. With its promise of a more interactive co-op experience, a new cast of terrifying monsters, and an even deeper dive into the lore of the Spiral, the “Carnevale” level is just a glimpse of the frights that await. For fans of the series, this new level is a clear sign that Supermassive Games is committed to honoring the series’ legacy while also pushing it into terrifying new directions.