10 Horror Video Game Sequels BETTER Than The Original

10. Little Nightmares II

Calling this title a sequel might be a fallacy, as the game's events seem to clearly take place before the first instalment, making it a prequel. However, thanks to the canon's ambiguity and the fact that it still follows up the setting, it seems perfectly fair to count it.

The original Little Nightmares was a breath of fresh air for horror gamers, as the unique concept and focus on powerless characters in a 2.5D side-scroller was totally original. Still, after the first game, it seemed like there wasn't anywhere new for the property to go without recreating the same gameplay-loops and ambiguous narrative.

However, Little Nightmares II did just that, as the isolated setting of The Maw was switched up for the ever-expanding and far more diverse Pale City. Here you encountered different ideas like a schoolyard, a hospital, the streets and more.

Additionally, the variety of enemies was far more expansive. Each new antagonist gained a unique power that genuinely challenged the player to think outside the box and adjust to the new requirements to best them.

The story, while still ambiguous, also had a far more compelling side to it, as the introduction of the Thin Man and the shocking narrative beats - which will remain unspoiled here - made the plot far more elaborate.