what is little nightmares 3 about

Little Nightmares 3 is a puzzle-platform horror adventure game that follows two new child protagonists, Low and Alone, as they navigate through a mysterious and nightmarish world called The Nowhere. The story centers on their journey to escape from this dangerous place filled with twisted environments like a Necropolis, Candy Factory, Carnevale, and the Institute, each with unique threats and monstrous antagonists. Low and Alone must work together, using their distinct abilities—a bow for Low and a wrench for Alone—to solve puzzles, evade enemies, and survive. The narrative reveals that Alone is actually Low’s imaginary friend, brought to life by his imagination during his time trapped in a psychiatric institution. The game explores themes of childhood trauma, loneliness, and escape, with mirrors serving as portals between the various dreamlike and haunting locations. The ending leaves Low trying to repair a shattered mirror to reunite with Alone, symbolizing hope and the struggle to hold onto friendship and reality amid the darkness.