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Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location

Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location

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90%
Very Positive
DeveloperScott Cawthon
PublisherScott Cawthon
Release DateOct 7, 2016
$7.99
Peak Players3.5K
Metacritic62
PlatformsWindows
Action
Indie
Simulation
AI Review Summary

Sister Location shifts the franchise away from the static security office toward a more linear, story-driven experience with varied tasks. While it is highly praised for its significant lore contributions and improved production value, many players find the gameplay mechanics to be more frustrating and tedious than previous entries.

Pros

  • Innovative gameplay that breaks the traditional series formula by moving the player between different rooms and tasks.90%
  • Strong narrative focus that significantly expands the franchise's lore and story.85%
  • High production quality with memorable character designs and voice acting.75%
  • Includes a well-regarded Custom Night mode that offers additional challenge beyond the main story.60%

Cons

  • Night 4 is notoriously difficult and frustrating, leading many players to recommend skipping it via file editing.95%
  • Gameplay can feel like a tedious slog or a series of trial-and-error chores rather than a thrilling horror experience.80%
  • Limited replayability once the main story and stars are completed.70%
  • Unintuitive mechanics and lack of clear instructions can lead to players getting stuck on simple tasks like entering vents.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Common community advice involves editing the game's .ini files in %appdata% to bypass the difficult Night 4.
  • Often cited as the most underrated or divisive entry in the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise.
  • Some users reported performance issues when playing on lower-end laptops.
Confidence: 71%
Based on the 98 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 17, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
32
Peak · last 90 days
32
All-time peak
3.5K

Price

Current price
$7.99
Lowest tracked
$7.99since Jan 10, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
74%
All-time positive
90%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews12.7K
Positive: 11.4K (90%)Negative: 1.3K (10%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

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Dev Response Rate

13h

Avg Playtime at Review

59%

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