Little Nightmares 3 Complete Guide : Chapters 3-4 Walkthrough

Little Nightmares 3 immerses us in a world of cooperative nightmares where Low and Alone, two lost children in the sinister Nowhere, must join forces to escape from unimaginable horrors. Released in October 2024, this title revolutionizes the saga with its online co-op mode, immersive environmental puzzles, and a psychological horror atmosphere that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This exhaustive guide covers detailed walkthroughs of the four chapters, precise locations of all the collectibles (Dolls, Crows, Nomes, Lady Statues, and Ghosts), boss strategies, tips for playing solo or in teams, and a breakdown of achievements for 100% completion. Whether you explore the tombs of Necropolis or the shadows of The Institute, you will find everything needed to master the game without unnecessary fears. With verbose descriptions and step-by-step strategies, this guide is extensive to provide a complete experience, including lore analysis, common mistakes, and co-op variations to maximize your immersion in Nowhere.

«In Nowhere, the darkness not only lurks: it whispers broken promises through cracks in reality.» – Environmental whisper from the game

Chapter 3: Carnevale – The Carnival of Shadows

The longest and most chaotic chapter: a floating and decadent carnival with twisted crowds, flickering lights, and multi-stage puzzles that demand thorough exploration. The Herd (masses of blind puppets) and Clown Performers constantly threaten, with chases that use the circus environment for clever traps. The colorful palette hides horrors, such as dentures in pools or distorting mirrors. Extended duration thanks to Nomes (hidden companions that require hugs to «save») and Lady Statues (broken idols that unlock achievements when destroyed). In co-op, task division is essential to cover vast terrain; in solo, the AI assists with distractions but easily loses Nomes.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough: Nome Opening and Chase

After the cutscene, proceed to the left and open the door by jumping with your companion’s help. Enter the room; the Nome hides in the drawer ahead. Open that drawer, and the Nome runs to the right. Jump onto the table to the right and then onto the sofa. Keep jumping on it until the Nome comes out and runs to the left. Now, the Nome is hiding in the mid-upper section of the area. Climb onto the table and notice the bottle/vase shaking on the highest shelf. Use your bow to break it, and the Nome will run away again. It will attempt to climb the ladder you cannot access. However, as the Nome jumps to the ladder, it will fall, allowing you to climb it.

Co-op: Coordinate jumps with your partner for smooth navigation over furniture like tables and sofas. Use voice chat or signals to track the Nome’s movements if co-op is online. Error: Failing precise jumps on the sofa leads to falls or delays in the Nome chase.

Nome Chase After Climbing the Ladder

Now go left from the table and notice the wooden object that can be thrown. With your partner, throw it, climb the table again and jump on the object. Now climb the ladder and then go through the hole to your right. Keep going right until you contact the Nome again. Follow him to the next area and make your way down. When you are at the bottom, notice the open door to your left. Ignore it for now, go east (keep going east for your first Doll of the chapter) and head north. Then enter the room to your right and call Alone to smash the large button ahead. This not only causes the Nome to come out but also lights up the room.

Collectible: First Doll located by going east after ignoring the open door at the bottom. Tip: Move quickly to keep up with the Nome, as it may dart away if you linger too long. Ensure your partner follows for puzzles requiring teamwork. Error: Entering the ignored door too early may trigger unintended enemy spawns or miss the Doll.

Puzzle: Activating the Elevator

The Nome brings a fuse that you need to insert into the socket in the ignored room. Enter the room and insert the fuse into the top-left socket. Then, the elevator activates, so go inside. With your partner’s help, pull the lever down to activate the elevator. Once up, the door opens, so exit and grab the flashlight. You can equip it by pressing R3/RS. Now, activate the flashlight, and you will notice a button to your left. Shoot the button with an arrow, and a short circuit will happen. Then, go to the right, and you will notice a lever in the northeast. Ignore it for now and keep heading east. Inside the room, you will notice two more statues. Right next to them will be a table; climb that and then jump to the next platform to your right. Then, make your way forward and let Alone smash the giant button again.

Solution: Insert the fuse into the top-left socket in the previously ignored room. Pull down the lever inside the elevator with your partner for ascent. No alternative mentioned; requires Nome’s fuse. Tip: Ensure your partner is ready to pull the lever simultaneously to avoid elevator malfunctions. Coordinate using the flashlight to spot and shoot the button quickly after exiting. Error: Forgetting to equip the flashlight after picking it up leads to navigation difficulties in dark areas. Shooting the wrong button or missing the short circuit requires a reload.

Puzzle: Button Puzzle Solution

While Alone smashes the button, pull the curtain to the right. Doing so will reveal a hint to solve the puzzle. This puzzle is pretty simple, as you have to shoot the correct small buttons with the arrows. The correct pattern can be seen to the right, but I will tell you which ones to shoot. Let the first two beep, and when the third beeps, shoot it. Do the same for the fourth one in the first row. Now ignore the first one in the second row, but shoot the second one. Then, ignore the third and shoot the fourth. After that, shoot the second and third in the last row to solve the puzzle.

Pattern Table:

Solution: Sequence: Shoot 3rd and 4th in Row 1; 2nd and 4th in Row 2; 2nd and 3rd in Row 3. Timing: Wait for beeps; shoot on the third beep for Row 1’s first two, then specifically on 3rd and 4th. Alternative: Follow hinted pattern on the right side of the screen if visible. No timings beyond beep indicators; shoot promptly after beeps to avoid reset. Tip: Pull both the curtain and lever simultaneously with your partner for seamless progression. One player can aim arrows while the other distracts or positions for co-op actions. Error: Shooting out of sequence resets the puzzle and requires a restart. Ignoring beep timing leads to incorrect shots and prolonged attempts.

Path to the Top: Exploration and Collectibles

Then, jump to the pathway to your right and start heading south. Then, enter the room to your right and keep going in that direction. To your right will be a wooden bookshelf-type thing. Climb onto it to reach the top and then jump onto the bathtub hanging from the roof. Then jump on the chain to your left and make sure to grab it. Climb the chain to reach a wooden platform. Now, go across the other side at the end and enter through the passage to your right. There will be a Doll, grab that, and go back to the other side. Now, there will be a path to your left. Head inside and keep going left. You will reach a dead end as the door will be closed. With the help of your companion, jump and unlock the door. To the left, there is another doll you can find. After getting it, return, head north, and enter the room to your left. Then jump on the wooden objects and enter through the hole to your left. Once inside, keep going left and then head south. Eventually, you will come across another wooden object. Climb it and go through the window.

Collectibles: Doll #2 located by entering through the passage to the right after climbing the chain. Doll #3 located to the left after unlocking the door at the dead end. Tip: Jump and unlock doors together to avoid getting stuck at dead ends. Coordinate climbing sequences, with one player scouting paths while the other follows. Error: Missing the dolls by not exploring side paths thoroughly. Failing to grab the chain immediately, leading to falls from the bathtub.

Puzzle: Finding the Key to Unlock the Door

Once inside, head to the northeast and climb the wooden object. Jump down to the next room, and the light will go out. Keep going left and enter the next room. As soon as Low and Alone enter the room, it will lock, and the enemy will attack you. It is quite simple to defeat this enemy. Shoot it with an arrow, and its head will separate from its body. However, the enemy is not dead yet, so run and wait for Alone to smash its head. Now, defeating one is quite simple, but this is not the case. Alone is super slow, so by the time you arrive at the fourth enemy, the third is still alive, and since the head of the new one is intact, it will be super fast and probably catch you. The trick here is to shoot the enemies as soon as they are on the ground. Also, always stay on the opposite side of them. Do not be near the window, as the last enemy comes from there. If you shoot instantly, Alone will have enough time to kill an enemy before the next one arrives.

Encounters and Evasion Strategies: Initial Enemy: Shoot head with an arrow to separate; run and hide until Alone smashes (no timing; immediate shot required). Subsequent Enemies (Up to 4): Shoot on the ground immediately; stay on the opposite side; avoid proximity to the window. Evasion: Run to the opposite side after shooting; time Alone’s smash before the next spawn. Alternative: No stealth options; only direct combat. Tip: One player shoots while the other positions Alone for smashes to chain kills quickly. Keep distance to allow time for Alone to catch up and smash. Error: Delaying shots, allowing enemies to become faster and catch players. Grouping near windows triggers early spawns from unexpected directions.

Jump Down Through the Trap Door

After defeating the enemies, there is a trap door on the east side of the floor. Jump over it simultaneously to fall down. Then head south and crouch to go to the path on your right. Keep going and climb up. Follow the path to the right to wooden objects on the northwest side. Climb them and enter through a window. Descend stairs, ignoring strange creatures, and climb shrouds (rope with square patterns) to the top. Use the zip line to cross and descend safely.

Pull a cart left to right with your companion. The cart may get stuck, waking a creature. Move to the other side while it approaches, then go around it and enter a passage to the right. You will fall into a hole, climb a ladder ahead, and face more enemies.

Tip: Keep calm during the cart sequence — quick movement prevents the creature from catching you. Error: Aggroing the creature by moving too slowly will force a restart due to its speed.

Defeat More Enemies

Shoot both enemies ahead to separate their heads, then run. Let Alone destroy their heads, and proceed to the right. Pull a lever down with your companion. Continue to the right, shoot a hanging creature to make it fall into the water, and climb the closed lid. Climb to the left, ascend a ladder, and fall. Move a dumpster north with your companion, enter a passage to the right, and proceed to a stealth section.

Tip: Shoot the hanging creature quickly to prevent it from catching you before it falls. Error: Failure to close the lid after shooting the creature may result in it remaining a threat.

Stealth Section

Crouch and move south to avoid enemies. Enter a narrow space, head right, climb stairs, and open a mail slot on a door with your partner’s help. Go down a hole in the floor, head right, and find a fuse to insert into a socket.

To get the fuse, climb objects on the northwest side, ascend a rope, and shoot bottles at the top to make the fuse fall. Grab it, throw it through an open part of the door, pick it up, go down, and insert it into the socket. Rotate a lever clockwise, stopping when a light blinks, and the music plays. Your partner will pull a hidden lever to open a secret area. Enter, climb to the top, go right, use a zip line, and descend.

Tip: Timing the rotation of the lever is critical — stop immediately when you hear the music to avoid losing the secret. Error: Losing the fuse by not shooting the bottles will block your progress.

Prevent the Trap

Go down and climb over a creature lying to the east. Sprint and jump over a cabinet, moving forward without stepping on a pressure plate in the northeast (triggers a trap). Proceed to the right, go down, and move straight. Wait for a creature in a broken path to move, then continue. Have Alone break a wooden door, enter, and follow the path to the right.

Ignore a creature hitting another tied up. Press Triangle/Y to make a sound, causing the creature to swing its weapon. Run to the opposite side while it moves, then make another sound to repeat the distraction, opening the path.

Tip: Time your sound cues accurately to ensure the creature moves away from your path. Error: Stepping on the pressure plate will trigger a trap, resetting the section.

Puzzle: Pop-Up Targets Puzzle Solution

Continue to the right to a pop-up targets puzzle. Steel plates with red markings must be shot (avoid plates that resemble an angry face with a hat). Strike nine plates marked with red in a row to complete the puzzle, earning an achievement.

Tip: Keep focus only on red markings — shooting the wrong plate resets the count. Error: Confusing marked plates with red ones with hat ones will delay completion.

After solving, jump to grab a lever in the center of a well, then have your partner do the same. Fall, head right, grab a doll, climb a wooden platform, and navigate dead ends by climbing left, then right, up.

Collectible: A doll is in the well area after the puzzle.

Cart Ride Through Carnevale

Climb up and follow the pathway to the right to a cart. A cutscene triggers with Low in the cart and Alone pushing a lever to move it. Enjoy the ride until it stops. Open a vent lid to the right to find a broken mirror (non-interactive). Climb northwest crates, ascend platforms, and reach a closed green door.

Shoot a button with your bow to call a lift. Enter, pull the lever to activate it, and exit when it stops. Head right, go south, enter a room to the right, climb a crate, and go through a space to the east.

Tip: Time your cart ride to prepare for the immediate climb afterward. Error: Missing the button shot will delay the arrival of the lift.

Escape from the Monster

Crouch and move slowly in a room with a monster sleeping on a sofa. Walking normally or sprinting wakes it up. Move to the right, remove a board with your partner, and hide in a small space to the left while the monster wakes up.

Distracting The Monster: Wait for a small monster to leave, then hide under a table when it moves south. With your partner, pull a north lever to distract both monsters. Hide to the left, go out through a small space, jump on a table, grab a lever, and place it back in a left room after rotating it. Run through a newly unlocked passage.

Fall, remove a vent cover, follow the path to the right, cross a board, descend a ladder, open a left vent, grab a doll, and go right.

Collectible: A doll is in the vent after descending the ladder. Tip: Stay crouched at all times to avoid waking the monster. Error: Making noise too early wakes the monster prematurely, leading to a chase.

The carnival rewards curiosity: long puzzles require mental notes of hints on posters or echoes. In co-op, cover more ground for hidden Nomes, hugging them for tender moments amid the chaos. The chapter culminates in a climax of mirrors that distort reality, hinting at the control of the Thin Man, connecting to LN2. For 100%, destroy all Lady Statues, releasing oppressive «presence» and unlocking Omnipresence.

Chapter 4: The Institute – The Labyrinth of Nightmares

The climax: a labyrinthine institute with twisted experiments, endless corridors, and the Hypnotist as the final boss, a hypnotic being with a floating hand and piercing eyes. High tension with chases that use time distortions and complex mechanics like the Time Distortion Doll. The maze-like design forces backtracking, with Ghosts as specters of past patients. Duration due to bosses and co-op achievements; in teams, synchronization in shots and gongs is mandatory, while solo, the AI manages boosts but fails in critical timing.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough: Exploring The Institute

Upon entering Chapter 4, players find themselves outside the Institute, a derelict and overgrown structure. The chapter begins with a crack in the wall ahead. Instead of entering immediately, players should turn towards the camera and pass a grown ladder to the right. Shining a flashlight on the wall just beyond this ladder reveals **Ghost (1/6)**, a collectible spirit playing with trains. This ghost is located in a corner that requires careful inspection to spot.

Next, enter the Institute through the crack in the wall and push the double doors that lead into the house. After a rumbling sound subsides, proceed near the camera and enter the open door on the left. In the next room, where a lamp shines on a desk beside a phone, find **Doll (1/5)** on the floor, a collectible puppet that can be picked up. Return to the main hallway and use the co-op partner to rip a wooden plank covering a door on the right, granting access to a deeper section of the house.

Inside, move to the right until a flower sprouts from the ground. Keep a safe distance and have **Low** shoot the flower with her crossbow to destroy it. As **Alone**, use her wrench to smash a wall blocking the way, then climb on a desk to access a street area. Another flower appears here, requiring **Low** to shoot it again. Once cleared, **Low** jumps to the other side to join **Alone**. Move towards a wall near trash bins and shine the flashlight to reveal a chalk spiral, unlocking **Ghost (2/6)**.

Enter the house to the left, where a blind puppet chases the player in a room with a dentist chair. Sprint to the left and push a trapdoor to escape just as the puppet closes in. As **Alone**, hit a gong on the other side of the door, which causes a sliding foot to move, clearing the way to deeper areas. Explore the room to the left first, shining the flashlight in yellow drawers to reveal **Ghost (3/6)**.

Return to the hallway and move away from the camera, towards the door where the foot disappeared. Climb to a switch surrounded by ivy to call a lift. Have the co-op partner boost **Alone** up to hit the switch, raising the lift to upper levels.

Co-op Tips: Coordinate the use of the flashlight to spot collectibles and crossbow shots to destroy flowers. Use partner boosts to climb and hit switches to save time. Common Errors: Entering the Institute without checking for the first ghost or missing the doll in the phone room by overlooking the desk.

Second Floor of the Institute

Emerging on the second floor, head immediately toward the camera. Notice an empty fuse slot to the right and a trolley to the left. Push the trolley through an open window, then climb through to reach the other side. Move left into a storage room full of toys and dolls. Jump over boxes in the back to reach a vent above a closed door, leading to a family bedroom seen in flashbacks.

Have a partner boost the other player up to a chute on the left, granting access to a doll and triggering a flashback sequence, unlocking the achievement **Illuminating Experiences**. This sequence transports players into a past memory, providing context for the story of the Institute.

Co-op Tips: One player can hold the trolley steady while the other climbs, ensuring a smooth crossing. Communicate to time the flashback sequence correctly. Common Errors: Missing the vent by not jumping over the boxes or failing to boost the partner for the chute.

The Time Distortion Doll

After the flashback, gain control in a room with a see-saw and train set. Throw the doll through a gap in the window, then pick it up from the ground outside. Return to the hallway and collect the doll. Run toward the camera and enter a door to the right.

Retrieve the doll again, then backtrack to a closed door with an oval cut-out. Enter the room at the far left, passing a projector, and drop the **Time Distortion Doll** near a switch in an adjacent room. Zigzag past movie reels to the far left corner, hug the left wall, drop the doll, and pull the switch to release a fuse.

One player grabs the doll, while the other takes the fuse. Head back to the main hallway via the same path. To deliver the fuse, drop the doll near the door, climb through a window on the right, and have the partner throw the fuse across. This room provides a shortcut to the elevator. Insert the fuse into the empty slot to the right, then push the trolley to the right to climb up and hit the switch, opening a metal door.

Take the trolley to the next room to climb over a kitchen counter and retrieve **Doll (3/5)** from a vending machine.

Co-op Tips: Assign one player to carry the fuse and the other to manage the doll to avoid dropping either. Use the window shortcut to save time. Common Errors: Forgetting to collect the doll before backtracking or misplacing the fuse, requiring a return to the switchroom.

First Encounter with the Hypnotist

Slip through a gap to the right, where the hand of the **Hypnotist** is visible for the first time. Immediately tear a wooden plank from a door to the right and hide under a desk. Wait for the hand to retract before coming out. Sneak to a lever on the right and have your partner open a metal door. When an alarm sounds, run north and into a hole in the wall to the left.

Stand on a glass roof in this room and use **Alone**’s wrench to smash through, landing on vines below. Once the hand retracts, move left past mushroom spores, climb over a desk, and into the main lobby.

Co-op Tips: One player distracts the hand by moving while the other hides or operates the lever. Time the glass smash carefully to avoid falling. Common Errors: Coming out of hiding too early or failing to smash the glass quickly, leading to detection.

The Mansion

Before climbing the stairwell, shine the flashlight on a broken cabinet in the lower left corner to reveal **Ghost (4/6)**. Head up the stairs and notice a locked door on the left. Instead, push a door to the right, where a blind puppet interacts with cabinets.

Have **Low** hit a glass bottle on the floor, causing a flower to grab the puppet with a tentacle, allowing safe retrieval of a fallen key. Use the key to unlock the locked door on the left. Climb on a desk to hit a switch, opening metal grates at the back.

Backtrack to pick up the Time Distortion Doll left at the door. Use it to pass through a previously closed door at the end of the hallway, leading to a series of padded rooms.

Co-op Tips: Coordinate throwing bottles and retrieving keys to avoid puppet interference. Ensure one player carries the doll to unlock the door. Common Errors: Shooting the puppet instead of using the bottle or forgetting to backtrack for the doll.

The Psych Ward

Drop the Time Distortion Doll and move through the padded rooms in a section with twitching Residents. Sneak past them, weaving through the area, and enter an open door to the right. Drop down a gray chute at the back, but be cautious of a Resident facing away, as they can spot the player. Land in the main hallway and push a wooden door to the right with your partner’s help.

Co-op Tips: One player distracts Residents while the other sneaks ahead. Time the jump into the chute to avoid detection. Common Errors: Being spotted by the Resident or failing to push the door, requiring a retry.

Second Encounter with the Hypnotist

Outside in a strange garden, wait for the flailing arm of the Hypnotist to stop, then jump onto a mattress in the water and up to the other side. Re-enter through an open window and move to the right, through a trapdoor in a room with curved filing cabinets. Be ready to run as the Hypnotist emerges ahead.

Face the full body of the Hypnotist. Have **Low** shoot the eye in the open hand with her crossbow. If timed correctly, the Hypnotist disappears. Enter an orange glowing door to the right and follow a path of platforming over wide gaps and up walls.

In a hallway with a switch, avoid pulling it and instead grab **Doll (4/5)** by moving away from the camera. Climb on a desk to pull the switch, opening a metal door. **Alone** smashes a wall toward the camera with her wrench while **Low** waits. Shine the flashlight on a bench to the right to reveal **Ghost (5/6)**.

Co-op Tips: Time crossbow shots carefully to hit the eye. One player grabs the doll while the other operates the switch. Common Errors: Missing the shot at the eye or pulling the switch too early, locking the door.

The Lower Levels of the Institute

Take the elevator down to the lower levels. Emerge and head right, avoiding wooden beams towards the camera. Enter a gap with a cracked wall to the right to find a key in a case and **Doll (5/5)** just beyond, unlocking the achievements **Filed Away** and **Loose Threads**.

Return to the previous area, cross the wooden board, and use the key to unlock a door on the left, revealing **Ghost (6/6)** in some boxes, unlocking the achievement **Institutionalized**. Backtrack to the hallway with the initially unlocked door, climb on a box and up a wall through vents, and descend into the next hallway. Push a wooden door at the back, where Alone and Low enter hand-in-hand, only to face the Hypnotist. Run to the right immediately.

Co-op Tips: Assign one player to grab the key and doll while the other watches for enemies. Keep hands together to maintain co-op achievement progress. Common Errors: Missing the final doll or ghost by overlooking the cracked wall or boxes.

The Boss Fight: The Hypnotist

Follow a linear path, running hand-in-hand with the Hypnotist until reaching a T-junction. Choose the right path and zigzag through rooms. Push a door, knocking players down to a lower area. Hit a gong with **Alone**’s wrench to stun the Hypnotist.

Move toward the camera to find a mirror to the right. The Hypnotist smashes the mirror, and players must position themselves left or right according to the visual prompt (arrows on the floor) to avoid foundation collapses. When the gong reappears, blocked by boards, work together to remove them and strike with **Alone**. The Hypnotist’s hand reappears, allowing **Low** to shoot the open eye.

Move in the shadows to avoid debris in the light. When the gong returns, have **Low** shoot a hanging crate, then use it to reach the gong and strike with **Alone**. The Hypnotist’s face smashes into rubble, and **Alone** strikes his cracked glasses with her wrench, causing him to fall. Both players fall after a cutscene, landing in the depths with the Hypnotist dead, unlocking the achievement **Hand-Eye Coordination** if there were no deaths.

Co-op Tips: Communicate positioning to avoid foundations and time wrench/gong strikes. Coordinate shots at crates for efficient access to the gong. Common Errors: Standing in the wrong position during foundation collapses or missing strikes at the gong, prolonging the fight.

The Final Revelation

Move to the end of the linear section with your partner and approach a mirror. Before touching it, check achievements. The achievement **Guiding Hands** requires holding your partner’s hand (R2/RT) for 5 cumulative minutes. The achievement **Hello?** requires using the partner 50 times for prompts, which must be done before the boss fight.

Touching the mirror causes **Alone** to be thrown back, leaving **Low** to proceed. A credit sequence shows **Low** failing to assemble the mirror. Depending on the playable character, either unlocks the achievement **Low-Spirited** or **From Nowhere, With Love**. Playing co-op unlocks the achievement **Special Connection**.

Co-op Tips: Hold hands during linear sections to progress the achievement Guiding Hands. Plan co-op play to ensure all prompts are used. Common Errors: Missing achievement prompts or failing to hold hands long enough.

Boss Strategies

Monster Baby (Necropolis)

Dodge approaches; hide behind objects in distraction phases. Audio predicts: move only in 10-15 second pauses. Co-op: One distracts with noise, the other flanks for progress. Alternative: Use umbrellas for evasive floats in open areas.

The Supervisor (Candy Factory)

Study patrol routes (15-20 sec cycles); use machine noise for cover. Co-op: Split distraction, one lures with papers while the other activates presses. Timing: Wait for tentacle wind-up (3 sec) to sprint. Alternative: Overload fuses for temporary blackout (10 sec).

The Herd and Clown Performer (Carnevale)

For the Herd: Divide and conquer, use balloons for massive distractions. Clown: Dodge on tightrope throwing props; patrol 10-15 sec, hide in barrels. Co-op: One solves mirrors, the other repels Puppets. Timing: Balance bars at peak height (5 sec window).

The Hypnotist (Institute)

Observe hand patterns (20 sec cycles); use environmental shields like vats for damage. Co-op: Sync bait and strike, Low shoots eye in open hand. Timing: Gong strikes within 5 sec post-stun. Alternative: Use Time Doll to rewind errors in the fight.