Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNaF), created by Scott Cawthon in 2014, is a landmark indie horror franchise that reshaped modern videogame scares and spawned novels, merchandise, a film adaptation, and a vast fan culture. At its core, FNaF blends minimalist mechanics, tense atmosphere, and a deep, fragmented lore to create an experience that resonates far beyond its modest beginnings.