Five Nights at Freddy's vs Stage Cleared
Five Nights at Freddy's and Stage Cleared sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Five Nights at Freddy's (2014) is 11 years older than Stage Cleared (2025). Stage Cleared scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Five Nights at Freddy's (93.2% positive). Stage Cleared is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Five Nights at Freddy's (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Five Nights at Freddy's |  Stage Cleared | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Action, Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.2% positive (32,880 reviews) | 94.7% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Scott Cawthon | Anel Djesevic, Raystani Enock de Oliveira |
Side by side
- Five Nights at Freddy's (2014) is 11 years older than Stage Cleared (2025).
- Stage Cleared scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Five Nights at Freddy's (93.2% positive).
- Stage Cleared is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Five Nights at Freddy's (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Five Nights at Freddy's is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Stage Cleared has no Deck rating yet.
Five Nights at Freddy's vs Stage Cleared — FAQ
- Should I play Five Nights at Freddy's or Stage Cleared first?
- If you want chronology, Five Nights at Freddy's (2014) came out before Stage Cleared (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Does Five Nights at Freddy's run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Five Nights at Freddy's is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Stage Cleared doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.