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| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
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| October 12, 2021 (PC) March 11, 2022 (iOS, Android) December 20, 2023 (PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5) December 25, 2023 (Nintendo Switch) July 12, 2024 (Xbox Series X|S) More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Adventure, Horror, Puzzle, Simulation | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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$4.99 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Mob Entertainment | Mob Entertainment |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1 | ESRB Teen |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| 30-45 Minutes | No |
| Official Website | Official Website for Poppy Playtime |
Poppy Playtime Latest News
⚫︎ Poppy Playtime Wins Xbox Excellence Award (Official Poppy Playtime Website)
⚫︎ Poppy Playtime developer suing Google over ‘scam’ games (Polygon)
⚫︎ Poppy Playtime Chapter 4: The Most Terrifying Chapter Yet of the Hit Horror Saga Announces its Impending Launch (Official Poppy Playtime Website)
Poppy Playtime Overview
Poppy Playtime, often referred to as Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1, is an episodic horror adventure puzzle game developed by indie studio Mob Entertainment. Initially released exclusively on Steam on October 12, 2021, the game has since been ported to various platforms, including Android and iOS (March 11, 2022), PlayStation 4 and 5 (December 20, 2023), Nintendo Switch (December 25, 2023), and Xbox Series X|S (July 12, 2024).
Set in the abandoned ruins of Playtime Co., a once-thriving toy manufacturing company that mysteriously shut down, Poppy Playtime takes players on a chilling journey filled with eerie puzzles, dark secrets, and terrifying, sentient toys hunting them at every turn.
Originally released as a standalone experience, Poppy Playtime has since expanded through additional DLC chapters, bringing the total to four. Each new chapter builds upon the game's story, introducing fresh mechanics, monsters, environments, and deeper lore that gradually unravels the sinister truth behind Playtime Co.'s downfall.
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Epic Games |
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Google Play |
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PlayStation |
Xbox |
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| Price | $4.99 | ||||||||
Poppy Playtime Gameplay
Poppy Playtime's core gameplay revolves around the GrabPack, a back-mounted device introduced in the first chapter. This two-handed tool allows players to interact with objects from a distance by firing a special hand-shaped appendage. With it, they can grab keycards, pull open shutter doors, reach lore pieces in high places, or even latch onto designated grab points to swing across gaps. Each new chapter introduces a unique hand attachment, such as the Red Hand in Chapter 1 and the Omni-Hand in Chapter 4, further expanding the player's capabilities.
Equipped with the GrabPack, players must navigate the abandoned Playtime Co. facility, solving puzzles, unlocking doors, and avoiding the monstrous entities that lurk within. Along the way, scraps of paper, VHS tapes, and environmental storytelling help uncover the sinister history of the factory and its twisted experiments.
What sets Poppy Playtime apart from other mascot horror games like Five Nights at Freddy’s and Garten of Banban is its episodic release format and dynamic movement mechanics. By keeping each chapter self-contained and gradually expanding the mechanics, the game avoids excessive complexity while ensuring each installment feels fresh and suspenseful.
Poppy Playtime Reviews
More Like Buggy Wuggy!
Poppy Playtime launched to strong reception, standing out in the then-overcrowded mascot horror genre. Players praised its unique story, iconic character designs, and well-crafted—if somewhat easy—gameplay. However, its horror elements were the real highlight, with most reviews focusing on its eerie atmosphere, unsettling encounters, and well-executed scares. At the same time, many also pointed out the game's frequent bugs and technical issues.
A review from Fungies encapsulated this sentiment, describing Poppy Playtime as a game that initially appears generic but quickly evolves into something genuinely terrifying (and, at times, frustratingly buggy). The decision to make Chapter 1 free, keep Chapter 2 affordably priced, and tease future installments ensured that Poppy Playtime quickly gained traction.
User reviews on Steam and IMDb largely echoed this perspective. Many commended the game’s ability to rival some of the more lackluster entries in the mascot horror sub-genre, especially given its indie origins. While its buggy physics and occasional clipping issues were frequently criticized, players agreed that its atmosphere, accessibility, and overall execution made it a standout. Its cultural impact was undeniable—Poppy Playtime became a viral sensation, and Huggy Wuggy, the game’s towering blue-furred mascot, became an internet phenomenon in his own right, transcending the game itself.
Poppy Playtime Announcement Trailer
Poppy Playtime - Official Announcement Trailer
Poppy Playtime Trivia
⚫︎ The song Sleep Well
by YouTuber and songwriter Charles Duncan Green, better known as CG5, was an official collaboration with Mob Entertainment for Poppy Playtime: Chapter 3. While the full song was released on CG5’s and Mob Entertainment’s YouTube channels on February 16 and 17, 2024, it was actually teased in-game two weeks earlier when the chapter launched. A short snippet could be heard in a specific area within the PlayCare section, subtly hinting at the upcoming release.
⚫︎ The Poppy
imagery in Poppy Playtime extends far beyond the name of its sentient doll character and deuteragonist, Poppy. Both her namesake—the poppy flower—and its opioid effects are subtly woven into the game’s themes and visuals across multiple chapters, seen as actual poppy flowers scattered around PlayTime Co.
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