Five Nights at Freddy's 4

Scott Cawthon · 2015 · $7.99 · Action · deal grade A

Measured on 2026-10-02 04:32 UTC, 4 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $3.8k to $5.7k per month
• Opportunity: $9.1k per month at x1.90 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 1.0M
• 93% positive across 17026 reviews · 111.1 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 10.4 years
• Studio inactive: no public activity across 5 tracked titles
• Store page localized in only 1 language(s)

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-25; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Five Nights at Freddy's 4 is a first-person survival-horror game where players defend against animatronics by listening for audio cues and closing doors.

FNAF 4 remains a quiet earner with solid four-figure monthly residuals and a 92% positive rating despite dormancy since 2015. The title benefits from franchise nostalgia and a streamlined core mechanic that differentiates it from earlier entries. However, acquisition is impractical given Scott Cawthon's continued solo stewardship and the upcoming live-action film rights landscape; licensing or revival partnerships are more realistic if the original creator's stance shifts. Most realistic play: licensing.

• Risk: Developer Scott Cawthon remains sole publisher and has shown no recent activity (123+ months since last public communication); any partnership requires his direct consent.
• Risk: Audio design is polarizing and integral to horror impact, but players consistently report ear-damaging jumpscare volumes that may deter casual players or require remediation.
• Risk: Mainstream awareness is low and current active player base is minimal; revival would require leveraging broader FNAF franchise momentum rather than standalone appeal.

This case as Markdown · Estimates carry ±30-50% error per title.