REANIMAL puts players in a tense, atmospheric world full of puzzles, encounters, and eerie surprises at every turn. Every chapter is filled with areas to explore, secrets to unravel, and achievements to unlock. It won't take much time before you'll find yourself lost in the dark and gritty world that Tarsier has built. With that said, this guide aims to explain how long it will take players, on average, to beat REANIMAL, for both casual gamers and completionists.

This article may contain minor spoilers for REANIMAL, when it comes to chapter and location names. Reader's discretion is advised.

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How Long Will it Take to Beat REANIMAL? (Game Length & All Chapters)

REANIMAL Chapter List

REANIMAL is Tarsier Studio's biggest game to date, both in terms of game length and scope, featuring larger environments, puzzles, and a broader cast of characters compared to the Little Nightmares series. The game takes players from one location to another, and keeps the formula fresh by combining chase sequences with combat encounters.

Before we take a deep dive into how many hours it'll take you to beat REANIMAL, let's look at all the chapters first.

Chapter Name

Locations/Areas

Average Player

Completionist (Achievements + Collectibles)

Chapter 1: Dead in the Water
  • Overworld
  • Mill (Factory)
  • Train Yard
  • Skin Forest

~45–55 Minutes

~65–80 Minutes

Chapter 2: Dead in the Water
  • Village
  • Cinema
  • Playground Sniffer's Den

~35–45 Minutes

~50–65 Minutes

Chapter 3: After the Flood
  • Overworld
  • Flooded Streets
  • Hotel
  • The Lighthouse

~40–50 Minutes

~60–75 Minutes

Chapter 4: No Shelter
  • Orphanage

~30–40 Minutes

~45–60 Minutes

Chapter 5: Down in a Hole
  • Sand City
  • Orphanage Façade
  • Spider's Den

~30–40 Minutes

~45–60 Minutes

Chapter 6: Nobody Left Behind
  • Overworld

~40–50 Minutes

~55–70 Minutes

Chapter 7: The Spoils
  • The Trenches
  • The Hospital

~35–45 Minutes

~45–60 Minutes

Chapter 8: The Watcher
  • Apartments

~40–50 Minutes

~55–70 Minutes

Chapter 9: All-Consuming Past
  • Tank

~50–60 Minutes

~60–80 Minutes

Now that you've seen how long all REANIMAL chapters are, it can be safely assumed that the average player will be able to beat the game in about 6 to 8 hours.

However, REANIMAL also features several trophies and collectibles like posters, masks, critters, and shrines. Completionist players who're focusing on completing 100% of the game can do so in about 10–12 hours of playtime.

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Adventure
Horror
Puzzle
Co-Op
Systems
PlayStation-1 Xbox-1 super greyscale 8-bit logo PC-1
Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 86%
Released
February 13, 2026
ESRB
Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Violence
Developer(s)
Tarsier Studios
Publisher(s)
THQ Nordic
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

Multiplayer
Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
Full
Number of Players
1-2 players
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
PC Release Date
February 13, 2026
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
February 13, 2026
PS5 Release Date
February 13, 2026
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
February 13, 2026
Genre(s)
Adventure, Horror, Puzzle, Co-Op
Local Co-Op Support
Yes
X|S Optimized
Yes
File Size Xbox Series
12.03 GB