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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported. A VR Headset is NOT required to play.

96%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperSteel Wool Studios
PublisherScottGames
Release DateMay 28, 2019
$29.99
Peak Players844
PlatformsWindows
Action
Casual
AI Review Summary

Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted is a highly immersive VR reimagining of the franchise that bundles content from the original games alongside new, terrifying mini-games. While it is a definitive horror experience in VR, the non-VR 'flat' mode is widely criticized for poor optimization and frustrating controls.

Pros

  • Exceptional VR adaptation that significantly enhances the series' horror and immersion.95%
  • Substantial amount of content including remakes of previous titles and new modes like Parts & Service.90%
  • Effective and terrifying jumpscares that feel more impactful than the original 2D versions.85%
  • High replay value through collectibles, multiple endings, and achievement hunting.75%
  • The Curse of Dreadbear DLC provides high-quality additional content worth the purchase.70%

Cons

  • The non-VR mode is poorly optimized with muddy visuals and unresponsive UI elements.90%
  • Significant difficulty spikes in later levels and specific mini-games like Funtime Freddy.80%
  • Technical bugs including enemies clipping through cameras and pixel-perfect clicking requirements in menus.70%
  • Mouse sensitivity issues and inconsistent control schemes when playing without a VR headset.70%
  • Lack of a Custom Night mode which was a staple in the original games.50%

Notable Mentions

  • Players frequently mention the 'Plush Baby' and 'Nightmare Fredbear' levels as being particularly stressful.
  • The game is often described as the best way to experience the franchise for newcomers with a VR headset.
Confidence: 58%
Based on the 84 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 13, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
8
Peak · last 90 days
40
All-time peak
844

Price

Current price
$29.99
Lowest tracked
$14.99since Jan 9, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
89%
All-time positive
96%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews13.2K
Positive: 12.6K (96%)Negative: 567 (4%)

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Dev Response Rate

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Avg Playtime at Review

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