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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Win XP, 7, 8, Vista, 10 Processeur : 2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon or equivalent Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Five Nights at Freddy's 4

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Released July 23, 2015
sample: 492 reviews posted after launch (168 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 93 % · 16,742 reviews (« Very Positive »)
7,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The relentless jump‑scare atmosphere keeps players on edge, with fear cited 32 times across discussions. Overall, the game holds a Very Positive rating—93% of the 16,742 Steam reviews are positive, and post‑release sentiment remains high at 92%.

What it's about: In this last chapter of the Five Nights at Freddy's original story, you must once again defend yourself against Freddy Fazbear, Chica, Bonnie, Foxy, and even worse things that lurk in the shadows.

In-game

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« azé j'ai la voisine qui m'a balancer une fourchette à la gueule à cause du cri que j'ai fais »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played11
« This game is really scary. Night 2 NIGHTMARE Chica jump scared me so hard I had to go into my sons room and pour Sulphuric Acid on Him. Overall 5/5 very effective »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played3221
« This game is really quiet fyi Make sure to turn your volume up or else you might not hear anything :) »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played2211
« Mr. fantastic would be VERY good at this game because he could stretch out his arms and close all the doors and stuff. The fox angers me. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played21
« If Nightmare fake laughs one more ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ time I'm gonna put my little brother in an animatronic's mouth »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played11
« This is such a cute game! I recommend this for children ages 3-10. I supervised my 4 year old child whilst he played this game and we both had a BLAST!!!! Fun for the whole family!!! #bestparentsever »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« DZQDOIQHIDFGYSqftiy-èeg'ds"kuè-ygzcdefx siuyzdefrhcglb z"efc gbf »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« its too scarrrry for me. im just a little babeh i cant handle this at 42 >-< »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« All right, so this entire game premise is sound cues. It stopped after 30 seconds. 2/10 »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Almost a whole gigabyte of storage needed to play is just way too large and nightmare mangle made me wet myself. 1/10 game, wouldn't play again »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« ♥♥♥♥ ass game audio barely works ♥♥♥♥ you scott »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« La freddy fazcouille noire est terrifiante »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played

In players' words

« azé j'ai la voisine qui m'a balancer une fourchette à la gueule à cause du cri que j'ai fais »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played11
« DZQDOIQHIDFGYSqftiy-èeg'ds"kuè-ygzcdefx siuyzdefrhcglb z"efc gbf »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« This game is really scary. Night 2 NIGHTMARE Chica jump scared me so hard I had to go into my sons room and pour Sulphuric Acid on Him. Overall 5/5 very effective »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played3221
« its too scarrrry for me. im just a little babeh i cant handle this at 42 >-< »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« This game is really quiet fyi Make sure to turn your volume up or else you might not hear anything :) »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played2211
« All right, so this entire game premise is sound cues. It stopped after 30 seconds. 2/10 »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Mr. fantastic would be VERY good at this game because he could stretch out his arms and close all the doors and stuff. The fox angers me. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played21
« Almost a whole gigabyte of storage needed to play is just way too large and nightmare mangle made me wet myself. 1/10 game, wouldn't play again »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« If Nightmare fake laughs one more ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ time I'm gonna put my little brother in an animatronic's mouth »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played11
« ♥♥♥♥ ass game audio barely works ♥♥♥♥ you scott »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« This is such a cute game! I recommend this for children ages 3-10. I supervised my 4 year old child whilst he played this game and we both had a BLAST!!!! Fun for the whole family!!! #bestparentsever »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« La freddy fazcouille noire est terrifiante »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
84 % pos · n=128
Audio / music
74 % pos · n=31
Story / writing
77 % pos · n=22
Graphics / art
82 % pos · n=11
Stability / bugs
50 % pos · n=4
Value for money
100 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=2
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Content / longevity
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay128108515
Audio / music312317
Story / writing221705
Graphics / art11902
Stability / bugs4202
Value for money2200
Multiplayer2020
Performance1001
Content / longevity1010

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.4 h.

🪤 54 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
88 % (n=171)
2-10h
94 % (n=253)
10-25h
93 % (n=44)
>25h
96 % (n=24)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-9 pts) — reception has worsened
Nov 2025 : 100% positive100NovDec 2025 : 100% positive100DecJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanApr 2026 : 92% positive92AprMay 2026 : 92% positive92MayJun 2026 : 91% positive91JunJul 2026 : 91% positive91Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€1.09€3.04€4.99€6.94€8.8920162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€1.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 24, 2015 · All-time low: €1.99 (Oct 26, 2017)

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates praise: 108 positive mentions out of 128 total.
  • Story delivers tension: 17 positive mentions out of 22 total.
  • Audio design amplifies horror: 23 positive mentions out of 31 total.
  • Graphics receive strong approval: 9 positive mentions out of 11 total.
  • Price is deemed fair: 2 positive mentions out of 2 total.

Weaknesses

  • Performance is a concern: 1 negative mention out of 1 total.
  • Bugs split opinion: 2 negative mentions out of 4 total.
  • Multiplayer offers no clear value: 0 positive, 2 mixed mentions out of 2 total.

Who is it for?

Players who thrive on intense horror, jump‑scares, and high‑tension gameplay will find Five Nights at Freddy's 4 compelling. Those seeking polished performance or robust multiplayer may be less satisfied.

Is Five Nights at Freddy's 4 worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 93% of 16,742 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 7,99€.

Verdict

Five Nights at Freddy's 4 delivers a consistently frightening experience that resonates strongly with its core audience, as reflected by its high Steam approval. While its gameplay and audio excel, the lone performance hiccup and modest bug report prevent it from being flawless. If you crave a night‑marish challenge and can overlook occasional technical rough edges, the game is a solid addition to the horror genre.

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