When you think about Five Nights at Freddy’s as a gaming franchise, it has come a long way from the first game released in 2014. We remember when you couldn’t pass a high school without seeing a FNAF toy or hoodie. The franchise might seem abandoned, but as you can see in a bit, that is far from the truth. With that part out of the way, it is time for us to discuss all FNAF games in order and their Metacritic scores.
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All FNAF Games in Order
Just like people have differing opinions on what order to watch the Star Wars series in, fans of the Five Nights at Freddy’s games also have differing opinions on which order you should play the games in.
There are also differing opinions on which games and spin-offs you should play, period. But we will keep that discussion for another day. Below you can find all the main FNAF games in order and the year they were released:
- Five Nights at Freddy’s — 2014
- Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 — 2014
- Five Nights at Freddy’s 3 — 2015
- Five Nights at Freddy’s 4 — 2015
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location — 2016
- Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria Simulator — 2017
- Five Nights at Freddy’s VR: Help Wanted — 2019
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach — 2021
If you’re a big fan of the series, you can also check out the spin-offs that have been released besides the main games. Although they usually have similar gameplay, it is possible to say that the developers tried different things.
Here are all the FNAF spin-off games in order:
- FNAF World — 2016
- Ultimate Custom Night — 2018
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Special Delivery — 2019
- Freddy in Space — 2019
- Security Breach: Fury’s Rage — 2021
Famous for the videos of YouTube gameplay champions Pewdiepie, Markiplier and Jacksepticeye, not all games from FNAF are of good quality. Although the actors are always positive, we cannot say the same for the critics.
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FNAF Games Ranked by Metacritic
No doubt that whenever we need accurate rankings for video games, movies, TV shows, and even music, we go to Metacritic — they have been the number one authority of entertainment criticism on the internet since 1999. So we brought in the expert’s advice, and this is what they had to say about the rankings of the FNAF games, take a look below.
Here are all the main FNAF games in order, ranked by Metacritic scores:
- Five Nights at Freddy’s VR: Help Wanted — 80
- Five Nights at Freddy’s — 78
- Five Nights at Freddy’s 3 — 68
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach — 64
- Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 — 62
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location — 62
- Five Nights at Freddy’s 4 — 51
- Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria Simulator — No Score
When you look at the rankings, you can see that the best FNAF game is VR. This is not surprising because Help Wanted is an entertaining and scary game. It becomes a funny party game, especially if you play with your friends in the same house.
We expect Five Nights at Freddy’s VR: Help Wanted 2 to be released in 2023. We’re just as excited for this as the first FNAF game in 2015.
There you have it, folks — we have both all of the FNAF Games in order of release and also in order of Metacritic score. They both tell quite a different story, which could be attributed to many things, though, different styles of games, gamers liking different types of games at other times, and even what games were popular at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the FNAF Games Scary?
Absolutely — Five Nights of Freddy’s is a series of survival horror games. Your role? To manage the security cameras and stop the animatronic characters from barging into the control room. You can lock the doors or flick on the lights, but be warned, every action you take increases your electricity usage. Once your power supply is gone, you’re in for a rough ride.
Is There a VR Five Nights at Freddy’s Game?
Yes — Five Nights at Freddy’s VR: Help Wanted is a VR adaptation of the original concept. It’s hands down the most terrifying — yet, oddly enough, the most entertaining — instalment in the series. It’s also the highest-rated game across all FNAF games in order. You can give Help Wanted a spin on either PC or PlayStation. We’re anticipating the sequel to hit the market before 2023 wraps up.
Does FNAF Have Lore?
Certainly — Five Nights at Freddy’s is more than a straightforward indie game. With time, it’s unfolded into a rich lore with intriguing characters, immersive locations, and hidden surprises. It’s grown beyond a casual game, expanding into books, comics, tunes, films, and mobile games. You can even find full-length documentaries on YouTube spotlighting the game’s characters.
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