Five Nights at Freddy’s Book Series Reading Order [Checklist]
Five Nights at Freddy’s is a cult video game franchise with millions of fans worldwide. Often shortened to FNaF, the series is set around Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, a family restaurant with animatronic mascots that look harmless by day and turn terrifying at night.
In the games, you work as a night security guard trying to survive a shift while the animatronics roam the building with deadly intent. That eerie setup, plus the franchise’s layered mysteries, helped FNaF explode into a larger universe with spin offs, toys, attractions, and a major line of books co written by creator Scott Cawthon and author Kira Breed Wrisely.
If you want the cleanest path into the books, start with the main trilogy and read it in order. After that, you can branch into the anthologies, graphic novels, guides, and interactive novels depending on what kind of FNaF experience you want.
What is the best reading order for the FNaF books
A practical way to read is:
- Start with the main trilogy in order
- Move into Fazbear Frights if you want horror anthology stories
- Read Tales from the Pizzaplex if you want newer era stories tied to the modern setting
- Use the guides as reference books when you want lore help
- Try the interactive novels if you want choose your own path style reading
- Pick up graphic novels if you prefer visual storytelling
Below is the full breakdown.
Which books are in the main Five Nights at Freddy’s trilogy and what order should you read them in
The main trilogy is the core “novel” experience and the best starting point, even if you have never played the games. It is suspense heavy, horror forward, and best suited for teens and adults.
Main trilogy reading order
- The Silver Eyes (2015)
- The Twisted Ones (2017)
- The Fourth Closet (2018)
What is The Silver Eyes about
The Silver Eyes begins 10 years after murders linked to Freddy Fazbear’s. Charlie, the daughter of the restaurant owner, returns to Freddy’s on the anniversary of the tragedy with friends and discovers a fresh nightmare waiting to unfold. The next two books continue the characters’ search for what really happened at Fazbear’s, no matter how horrifying the truth is.
What is Fazbear Frights and what is the reading order
Fazbear Frights is a novella anthology line. Think of it as bite sized FNaF horror: creepy scenarios, dark twists, and stories that expand the universe in a different way than the main trilogy.
Fazbear Frights reading order
- Into the Pit (2019)
- Fetch (2020)
- 1.35AM (2020)
- Step Closer (2020)
- Bunny Call (2020)
- Blackbird (2020)
- The Cliffs (2021)
- Gumdrop Angel (2021)
- The Puppet Carver (2021)
- Friendly Face (2021)
- Prankster (2021)
What are the Fazbear Frights graphic novels and what order should you read them in
If you like the Fazbear Frights stories but want them in a visual format, the graphic novel collection is the natural next stop.
Fazbear Frights Graphic Novel Collection reading order
- Fazbear Frights Graphic Novel 1 (2022)
- Fazbear Frights Graphic Novel 2 (2023)
- Fazbear Frights Graphic Novel 3 (2023)
- Fazbear Frights Graphic Novel 4 (2024)
- Fazbear Frights Graphic Novel 5 (2024)
What is Tales from the Pizzaplex and what order should you read it in
Tales from the Pizzaplex is another major book line and a great choice if you want stories connected to the modern era of FNaF. It also works well after you finish the main trilogy.
Tales from the Pizzaplex reading order
- Lally’s Game (2022)
- Happs (2022)
- Somniphobia (2022)
- Submechanophobia (2023)
- The Bobbiedots Conclusion (2023)
- Nexie (2023)
- Tiger Rock (2023)
- B 7: An AFK Book (2023)
Are there graphic novel versions of the main trilogy
Yes. If you prefer visuals or want a faster reread, the main trilogy also has graphic novel editions.
Main trilogy graphic novel reading order
- The Silver Eyes (Graphic Novel, 2020)
- The Twisted Ones (Graphic Novel, 2021)
- The Fourth Closet (Graphic Novel, 2022)
Which FNaF guide books should you read and when
The guides are not novels. They are best used as reference books to help you track characters, locations, and details across the franchise.
Guides and reference books
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: The Freddy Files (2017)
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Survival Logbook (2017)
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: The Security Breach Files (2022, updated in 2024)
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: The Ultimate Guide (2022)
- Official Character Encyclopedia (2023)
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: The Security Breach Files, Updated Guide (2024)
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: The Ultimate Guide Version 2.0 (2025)
- Five Nights at Freddy’s Updated Character Encyclopedia (June 2026)
A good rule is to read these after you have at least finished the main trilogy, or to keep them nearby if you are deep into the lore.
What are the miscellaneous FNaF novels and where do they fit
These are extra items outside the main lines.
- The Official Movie Novel (2024)
- Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie Novel 2 (May 2026)
If you are interested in the movie continuity, read these after the main trilogy or whenever you want to compare versions of the story.
What are the interactive FNaF novels and what order should you read them in
Interactive novels are the choose your own path style books. They are best if you want a more game like reading experience.
Interactive novels reading order
- The Week Before (2024)
- Return to the Pit (January 2025)
- Escape the Pizzaplex (May 2025)
What are the Tales from the Pizzaplex graphic novels and what order should you read them in
These are graphic novel volumes tied to the Pizzaplex line.
- Volume 1 (2025)
- Volume 2 (2025)
- Volume 3 (September 2026)
Do you need to play the games to understand the FNaF books
No. The books are written to be readable even if you have never played a single game. That said, fans will catch extra connections, callbacks, and world details that feel more satisfying with game context.
If you want the safest entry point with the least confusion, start with the main trilogy in order.
What is the simplest FNaF reading plan for beginners
If you want an easy path without overthinking it:
- Read the main trilogy: The Silver Eyes, The Twisted Ones, The Fourth Closet
- Choose one anthology line: Fazbear Frights or Tales from the Pizzaplex
- Add graphic novels only if you want a visual format
- Use guides when you want lore support
- Save interactive novels for when you want something game like
FAQ: Five Nights at Freddy’s books in order
What is the correct order to read the main FNaF books?
The Silver Eyes (2015), The Twisted Ones (2017), The Fourth Closet (2018).
Should you read Fazbear Frights in order?
Yes, it is best in publication order, especially if you want to follow recurring threads.
Are the graphic novels the same story as the novels?
They adapt the same core stories, but the experience is faster and more visual.
Which FNaF books are best for teens?
The main trilogy and many anthology entries work for teens, but the series is horror themed, so it is best for older teens and adults depending on comfort level.
A University of Chicago graduate based in the U.S. with Polish roots. A lifelong book lover drawn to long, immersive stories and worlds worth returning to. Often rereads favorite passages instead of finishing new books and usually has at least one half-finished novel nearby. The Dark Tower remains a constant literary reference point.
