Little Nightmares 3: The Institute Walkthrough
Complete guide to finding all collectibles and surviving The Institute
Little Nightmares 3 The Institute Complete Walkthrough
Welcome to our comprehensive walkthrough for The Institute chapter in Little Nightmares 3. This guide covers every ghost location, doll collectible, and essential strategies to help you navigate this terrifying environment.
5 Ghosts
Hidden spirits to discover
5 Dolls
Collectible items
Chapter Length
45-60 minutes
Little Nightmares 3 The Institute Ghost Locations Guide
Ghost 01 - Hidden Entrance Spirit
At the very beginning of the chapter, move towards the building but don't enter immediately. Before the entrance, head towards the screen direction and go down a small staircase. Behind the stairs, check the wall area to find the first ghost. This one is extremely well-hidden and difficult to spot.
Pro Tip:
Use your lantern to make ghosts more visible in dark areas.
Ghost 02 - Plant Room Corridor Spirit
After collecting the first doll, crawl through a gap where you need to wait for your companion to deal with a plant obstacle. Once you crawl through the gap, check the back right corner of the corridor to find this ghost hiding in the shadows.
Location Hint:
Right after the plant obstacle section, before progressing further.
Ghost 03 - Blind Enemy Escape Bench Spirit
After escaping from the blind enemy and using the gong to open a pathway, go through the left opening where the barrier originally was. Look carefully at the bench to spot this ghost. It's very difficult to see due to the lighting conditions.
Visibility Tip:
Adjust your screen brightness or use the lantern for better visibility.
Ghost 04 - Boss Chase Staircase Spirit
After being chased by the BOSS's hand and falling into a new area, you'll come across stairs leading upward. Instead of going up immediately, enter the upper left corner of the room to find this ghost hiding in the corner.
Strategy:
Always check corners in new areas after major chase sequences.
Ghost 05 - Final Bedroom Spirit
After collecting the final doll and leaving the room, walk across the plank and turn left to use the key to open a door. Inside this room, look in front of the bed to find the last ghost of The Institute chapter.
Completion Note:
Finding all ghosts contributes to 100% chapter completion.
Little Nightmares 3 The Institute Doll Collectibles Guide
Doll 01 - Early Building Collectible
Shortly after entering the building, you'll encounter a wooden board that needs to be pulled down. Don't pull the board yet. Instead, enter the door on the left to reach the second room where you'll find this doll waiting to be collected.
Missable Warning:
Easy to miss if you proceed with the main objective immediately.
Doll 02 - Environmental Puzzle Doll
After picking up the special doll that changes the environment, stand on the seesaw and throw it out the window. Then pick up this special doll again and walk all the way toward the screen direction. At the end, enter the room on the right to find this doll on the ground. Note that this doll is only visible while carrying the special environmental-changing doll.
Puzzle Solution:
The special doll must be carried to make this collectible appear.
Doll 03 - Fuse Room Machine Doll
After using the fuse to open a door, move the cart inside the unlocked room. Climb onto the machine to collect this doll. This requires some basic platforming and environmental interaction.
Interaction Required:
Cart movement and climbing are necessary for this collectible.
Doll 04 - Lever Corridor Collectible
Shortly after the second BOSS hand chase sequence, you'll reach a door that requires pulling a lever to open. Before operating the lever, walk to the very end of the corridor to find and collect this doll.
Timing Tip:
Collect this before opening the door to avoid backtracking.
Doll 05 - Final Elevator Doll
After collecting doll 04 and using the elevator, you'll see a plank and a hole on the right side. Go through the hole and retrieve a key from a box. In the next room, you'll find the final doll. If you haven't missed any previous collectibles, this will unlock the "Sealed" and "Loose Threads" achievements.
Achievement Alert:
Completing all dolls unlocks two special achievements.
Little Nightmares 3 The Institute Video Walkthrough
Watch our complete video guide for The Institute chapter, showing all ghost locations, doll collectibles, and optimal routes.
Little Nightmares 3 The Institute Pro Tips
Ghost Finding Strategies
- • Always check corners and hidden areas behind objects
- • Use your lantern in dark areas to reveal hidden ghosts
- • Explore areas thoroughly before progressing with main objectives
- • Pay attention to environmental clues and subtle visual cues
Doll Collection Tips
- • Some dolls require specific items to be visible
- • Always explore alternative paths before main routes
- • Use cooperative mechanics with your companion effectively
- • Environmental puzzles often hide important collectibles
Complete Your Little Nightmares 3 The Institute Journey
With this comprehensive walkthrough, you're now equipped to find every ghost and doll in The Institute chapter. Remember to explore thoroughly and enjoy the terrifying atmosphere of Little Nightmares 3!