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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.

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Five Nights at Freddy's vs Stage Cleared — Steam metadata comparison
Five Nights at Freddy's — Steam game coverFive Nights at Freddy'sStage Cleared — Steam game coverStage Cleared
Released20142025
GenresIndie, SimulationAction, Strategy
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price4.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews93.2% positive (32,880 reviews)94.7% positive (19 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersScott CawthonAnel Djesevic, Raystani Enock de Oliveira

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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.
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