13 February 2026

How Long is REANIMAL? (Game Length & Chapter List)

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Published Feb 13, 2026, 10:45 AM EST

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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 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		~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		~40–50 Minutes	~55–70 Minutes
Chapter 7: The Spoils	The Trenches The Hospital	~35–45 Minutes	~45–60 Minutes
Chapter 8: The Watcher		~40–50 Minutes	~55–70 Minutes
Chapter 9: All-Consuming Past		~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.