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Five Nights at Freddy's

Five Nights at Freddy's

Welcome to your new summer job at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, where kids and parents alike come for entertainment and food! The main attraction is Freddy Fazbear, of course; and his two friends. They are animatronic robots, programmed to please the crowds!

94%
Very Positive
DeveloperScott Cawthon
PublisherScott Cawthon
Release DateAug 19, 2014
$4.99
Peak Players1.5K
Metacritic78
PlatformsWindows
Indie
Simulation
AI Review Summary

Five Nights at Freddy's is a foundational point-and-click horror title that relies on simple mechanics and high-tension resource management to create an eerie atmosphere. While its jumpscares and gameplay loop are iconic, some modern players find the experience repetitive or less frightening due to its age and familiarity.

Pros

  • Simple yet effective point-and-click horror mechanics that are easy to pick up.90%
  • Strong sense of tension and an eerie atmosphere that persists years after release.85%
  • Strategic gameplay requiring careful resource management to survive the nights.80%
  • Iconic jumpscares that remain effective for new players and horror fans.75%
  • Challenging difficulty curve that rewards learning animatronic patterns.70%

Cons

  • Gameplay can feel repetitive, specifically sitting in the office for long durations per night.70%
  • Fear factor may be diminished for those already familiar with the franchise's tropes and community lore.65%
  • Reliance on RNG elements can lead to frustrating deaths during later nights.60%
  • Limited visual variety and static gameplay loop compared to modern horror titles.50%

Notable Mentions

  • Widely considered a horror classic that defined the mascot horror subgenre.
  • Maintains a high positive rating despite its age and simple presentation.
Confidence: 56%
Based on the 188 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 4, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
146
Peak · last 90 days
221
All-time peak
1.5K

Price

Current price
$4.99
Lowest tracked
$4.99since Jan 19, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
96%
All-time positive
94%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews59.2K
Positive: 55.5K (94%)Negative: 3.7K (6%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

7h

Avg Playtime at Review

72%

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