The occult series Five Nights at Freddy’s was a happy accident that turned into a profitable success. Creator Scott Cawthorn’s predecessor, his Chipper & Sons Lumber Co., stunned the public with its main character’s eerie resemblance to the creepy robot Beaver, and was criticized for its appeal as a children’s game. Instead of obsessing over his own failures, Cawthorn used the idea to create a new survival-horror series themed around murderous animatronics. The first iteration of Five Nights at Freddy’s (2014) was a huge success, spawning a number of sequels and spin-offs a few years later.
Being a newcomer to the series is no easy task. There is no way to navigate the detailed lore without the help of prior knowledge. Techvair has narrowed down the list to show you the best order (for the most fun) to play the Five Nights at Freddy’s series.
Chronological order and release order
It’s easy to see that the release order doesn’t necessarily match the chronology of the storytelling of the Five Nights at Freddy’s series. However, after carefully reviewing the available games, we recommend that newcomers prefer release order over chronological (story) order. This way you have time to adapt to the different mechanisms between each entry. After all, reversing game mechanics is no fun. Also, each new game evolves mechanically, so if you want to put your survival horror and puzzle-solving skills to the test, the release order is perfect.
1. Five nights at Freddy’s
The first release tops the list of where to start. Developers are always looking for ways to bait hooks to catch fish. As consumers, we are fish. The first game was the intended bait and was able to keep reeling in more fish. Luckily, the best version (PC version remastered) is the one available on the Google Play Store. In contrast, FNaF’s original mobile release used stilted animations that ruined the horror feel, especially in the jump scare scene.
The new night guard job at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza is difficult to fulfill, as a murderous animatronic roams the night. You are stuck in a camera system room with limited electricity usage every night. So your eyes, camera footage, and security doors are your only weapons against these animatronics. Your job is to be on constant watch to keep track of each enemy’s location. Losing them is the end for you.
2. Five nights at Freddy’s 2
The second installment of Five Nights at Freddy’s is very similar to the first game while existing as a remaster (same as the first game). Animation improvements and gameplay quality are similar to previous remastered titles, and high-quality remastered graphics ensure a seamless transition from the first to the second.
Gameplay is similar to the first iteration, but this time with more tools at your disposal. You’re still on camera duty, but if you mess up your job, your last line of defense is to use your new Freddy Fazbear head disguise to fool the infiltrated animatronics. How well you can monitor the game’s animatronics ultimately determines your fate.
Note: The third and fourth articles of Five Nights at Freddy’s are next on the list. If you want the best transitions and evolutions for your gameplay, I recommend playing Five Nights at Freddy’s 3 first. On the other hand, if you’re looking for a challenge and a new scary experience, jump to Five Nights at Freddy’s 4 instead.
3. Five nights at Freddy’s 3
Five Nights at Freddy’s 3 is set 30 years after Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza closed. Now you work at a horror-themed attraction, and the owner takes great inspiration from the grisly events of his first two games. Only one animatronic can kill you this time, he is a phantom that can cause gameplay interference. Depending on how many minigames you complete, you can reach a good or bad ending.
4. Five nights at Freddy’s 4
In Five Nights at Freddy’s 4, you play the role of a kid trapped in a bedroom trying to protect himself from what lurks in the shadows. This time, you’re offered a flashlight to ward off the sinister animatronic “Nightmare” that feeds on your fears and life.
Unlike previous games, which mostly relied on camera footage to get you through the night, sounds and auditory cues were added to the mix, resulting in a slight spike in difficulty.
5. Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location (FnaF 5)
The fifth in the Five Nights at Freddy’s series, Sister Location, takes place at sister company Fazbear Entertainment, which rents out animatronics for children’s parties. This entry shakes up the formula by doing away with the previous room-locked survival gameplay. Instead, it travels from room to room to follow the narrative objectives each night. A posthumous mini-game respawns, and once completed grants access to a secret Knight 5 level that pays tribute to his first two games.
6. Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria Simulator (FnaF 6)
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria Simulator marks the end of the first arc. This entry combines familiar survival horror elements with new business his simulation gameplay while working as a restaurant manager for Freddy Fazbear. Multiple endings are also featured, making it highly replayable.
7. Ultimate Custom Knight (Optional)
Picking up this entry is not a priority as it is not considered canon for the series. Originally planned as DLC (downloadable content) for Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria Simulator, it was later released as a standalone game. It was decided that
The title lets you choose up to 50 animatronics (59 total), set the difficulty level, choose your office, and buy power-ups to get you through the night. The world is your super scary oyster in this particular release.
8. Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted
Help Wanted is a mobile port of the virtual reality title by Steel Wool Studios. Please note that this version does not include all minigames as it is a port without VR components. Some mechanics have been left out because they don’t work without VR. However, the game is still on the list as it ties together the gameplay and story of previous installments and leads to a new arc with Fazbear Entertainment.
After a series of unfortunate events in previous games, Fazbear Entertainment is back again to restore its reputation. One last push to convince players of Fazbear’s latest virtual game that everything that happened was a complete lie.
9. Five Nights at Freddy’s AR: Special Delivery (Optional)
Considered a spin-off of Canon, the tenth installment in the series Five Nights at Freddy’s AR is the first game to feature location-based augmented reality gameplay. Special Delivery continues where Help Wanted left off. I received an ominous package with a malfunctioning animatronic. This led to a series of unfortunate events. How you plan your survival is up to you, but you can send your own custom special his package back (to one of his friends) if you don’t feel like it. Choose to scare or scare?
A terrifying collection to experience
Considered a spin-off of Canon and the tenth installment in the series, Five Nights at Freddy’s AR is the first game to feature location-based augmented reality gameplay. Special Delivery continues where Help Wanted left off. I received an ominous package with a malfunctioning animatronic. This led to a series of unfortunate events. How you plan your survival is up to you, but you can send your own custom special his package back (to one of his friends) if you don’t feel like it. Choose to scare or scare?
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