Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland

A Colorful Metroidvania Adventure

Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland takes the retro NES-era platformer gameplay of games you know and love, and brings it to a vast, non-linear world that has been lovingly hand-animated frame-by-frame. You’ll explore as you collect new ability-granting toys and PJs, discover enchanting lands inspired by Winsor McCay’s Little Nemo comics, and encounter a colorful cast of characters — all through the nostalgic lens of an ‘80s/’90s kid.

Whether you're looking for a hand-animated love letter to your NES platformer favorites, or have been considering trying your first metroidvania, this is for you !

Key Features

An original soundtrack composed entirely by Peter Berkman of Anamanaguchi .

A lush, hand-animated world, composed of many distinct thematic domains, all seamlessly connected.

Defeat challenging bosses, discover collectibles, and unlock new abilities to progress.

Tight and responsive for retro-inspired platforming action.

Designed with approachable and accessible baseline experience, that can be ranked up for more skilled players.

Finish in roughly 10 - 15 hours, or spend even more time to fully explore and find everything!

Upgrade your PJs

While you're awake in Nemo's bedroom, you can change out which pajamas you're wearing using the dresser. Each pair will empower your toys and abilities in different ways as well as change Nemo's appearance.

Find new Ability-granting Toys

In Slumberland all of Nemo’s favorite toys bestow new abilities! Use them throughout your adventure to fend off enemies, traverse hazards and open new pathways to different domains.

Be careful or you'll wake up!

If you take too much damage, you'll wake up back in Nemo's bedroom. While in your bedroom, take a moment to change your PJs and Little Buddy before hopping back in bed to head back to Slumberland. You won't lose any progress if you wake up, but you will drop your candy, so be careful!