Pajama Sam: No Need To Hide in IOS

Award-Winning edutainment game

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

92/100

Pajama Sam: No Need To Hide When It’s Dark Outside is an absolute masterclass in point-and-click adventure gaming for children. Playing as Sam, a young boy who dons a cape to conquer his fear of 'Darkness,' players are treated to a world that is as imaginative as it is educational. The hand-drawn art style has aged beautifully, retaining a Saturday-morning cartoon charm that instantly engages the eyes.

What sets this title apart is its non-linear puzzle design. Every time you start a new game, the path to Sam’s missing equipment changes, meaning children have to actually solve the logic puzzles rather than just memorizing a sequence. It encourages critical thinking and observation in a way few modern mobile games do. The voice acting is top-notch, and the 'read-along' text feature makes it a fantastic tool for early readers. It’s a nostalgic trip for adults and a high-quality, safe adventure for the next generation.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad

Version 1.5.4Tue Sep 03 2024

- Add background music/sound effects toggle

- Add display modes (default, stretch, two-finger pan and zoom)

- Only allow landscape

- Miscellaneous bugfixes


Pajama Sam: No Need To Hide When It’s Dark Outside

Sam is ready to face his fear of the dark, following his favorite comic book Superhero Pajama Man he takes up the identity of Pajama Sam as he journeys into his imagination to the land of Darkness.

Along the way Sam meets some new friends like Otto the Boat, King the mine car and Carrot the Carrot. Packed with his Flashlight and with your help is all Sam really needs.

—User Reviews—

"This game is great for kids of all ages. It is challenging enough for older kids and entertaining enough for younger.",

"I originally bought this for my now 16 y/o when he was about 5 y/o. In fact, he LOVED it and owned every game in the series. It helped to increase his computer and problem solving skills and provided hours of fun for us both. I loved that it combined adventure with a learning opportunity.",

"Played it as a young boy and now my god kids can play it meaning their childhood will be just as awesome!",

"A high quality point-and-click adventure game for young and old alike. "

FEATURES:

• Every new game creates new ways of playing making the experience for any child new every time.

• Simple touchscreen navigation makes it easy to guide Sam on his adventure.

• Fun and challenging puzzles and mini games.

• Encouraging creativity and sharpening problem-solving skills.

• Read-along as you play with text that matches each line of dialogue. Perfect for early readers and learning English.

This product uses ScummVM which is released under the GNU GPL v2.

For more information, please visit - https://www.scummvm.org

The GNU GPL can be viewed here - https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html


Requires iOS 17.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Pajama Sam: No Need To Hide When It’s Dark Outside

Sam is ready to face his fear of the dark, following his favorite comic book Superhero Pajama Man he takes up the identity of Pajama Sam as he journeys into his imagination to the land of Darkness.

Along the way Sam meets some new friends like Otto the Boat, King the mine car and Carrot the Carrot. Packed with his Flashlight and with your help is all Sam really needs.

—User Reviews—

"This game is great for kids of all ages. It is challenging enough for older kids and entertaining enough for younger.",

"I originally bought this for my now 16 y/o when he was about 5 y/o. In fact, he LOVED it and owned every game in the series. It helped to increase his computer and problem solving skills and provided hours of fun for us both. I loved that it combined adventure with a learning opportunity.",

"Played it as a young boy and now my god kids can play it meaning their childhood will be just as awesome!",

"A high quality point-and-click adventure game for young and old alike. "

FEATURES:

• Every new game creates new ways of playing making the experience for any child new every time.

• Simple touchscreen navigation makes it easy to guide Sam on his adventure.

• Fun and challenging puzzles and mini games.

• Encouraging creativity and sharpening problem-solving skills.

• Read-along as you play with text that matches each line of dialogue. Perfect for early readers and learning English.

This product uses ScummVM which is released under the GNU GPL v2.

For more information, please visit - https://www.scummvm.org

The GNU GPL can be viewed here - https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html


Ratings & Reviews

3.7 out of 5 with 151 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Pajama Sam: No Need To Hide When It's Dark Outside follows young Sam as he journeys into his imagination to face his fears. Equipped with his flashlight and your help, Sam meets friends like Otto the Boat and King the mine car while solving logic puzzles. The game features a unique replayable structure where puzzle solutions change with every new playthrough, sharpening problem-solving skills for players of all ages.

Features

1

Dynamic puzzles change every game

2

Simple touchscreen navigation

3

Read-along text for early readers

4

High-quality hand-drawn animation

Tips

Promotion Videos

Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside - Official Trailer | PS4 Games

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Putt-Putt and Pajama Sam just as hardcore as Dark Souls according to Steam tags

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GameSpot - Tue Dec 01 2015

Putt-Putt Saves the Zoo and Pajama Sam are back on Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch is getting more Humongous Entertainment adventures in February, including Putt-Putt Saves the Zoo, Pajama Sam, and Spy Fox.

Destructoid - Sun Oct 01 2023

Humongous Classic Collection getting physical Switch release

All the way back in July of this year, we caught an ESRB rating for 'Humongous Classic Collection,' and we figured it would be a bundle of...

GoNintendo - Thu Aug 01 2024

Pajama Sam in ‘No Need to Hide When It’s Dark Outside’ review

Among the younger generation of adventure gamers, there are two words that will bring fond memories back for many: Humongous Entertainment.

Adventure Gamers - Sat Oct 01 2011

The Humongous Collection trophies on PS4 sees the return of Pajama Sam

The Humongous Collection trophies herald the PS4 debut of classic PC edutainment icons Pajama Sam, Putt-Putt, and Spy Fox — all of whom are...

TrueTrophies - Sat Jun 01 2024

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Yes, while the puzzles are challenging for older children, the interface is simple enough for toddlers to enjoy the animations and story.

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