Five Nights at Freddy's is one of the most well-known survival horror franchises in existence today.

Compared to established icons like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, it’s fairly new – the series gained widespread attention after launching in 2014 as a chilling indie title that became popular thanks to YouTubers. Since then, it has expanded into a multimedia phenomenon, producing many sequels, spinoffs, novels, and even a successful film produced by Blumhouse.

With a second movie set for release later this year, now is an ideal time to dive into the franchise or revisit any games you may have skipped. If you're unsure where to begin, we’ve created this guide on how to play the FNAF games in order, covering both chronological and release date sequences.

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• How to play the FNAF games in order
• Five Nights at Freddy's chronological order
• FNAF release date order

How to play the FNAF games in order

If you’re aiming to play every FNAF game, there are two primary ways to experience the Five Nights at Freddy's series – either by release date or in chronological order.

Release date: Playing the FNAF games in the order they were released means starting with the original 2014 game that launched the franchise, and continuing through each title up to the latest mainline entry, which is Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2.

Chronological order: Alternatively, you can follow the timeline of events within the series. The chronology of FNAF is widely debated among fans, with differing opinions on the correct sequence of events. After researching this thoroughly, we recommend starting with Five Nights at Freddy's 4 and concluding your journey with Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 if you want to play in chronological order.

That said, whether you can access all Five Nights at Freddy's games depends on your platform. It’s nearly certain, but owning a PC gives you the best chance to experience the full series, as it allows you to play almost every title, including some spin-offs that never made it to consoles, along with the upcoming entry, Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic. The next installment will also be available on PS5 from day one, though it hasn't been announced for Xbox or Switch as of yet.

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