Five Nights at Freddy's 3 is a horror-themed video game developed by Scott Cawthon and released on March 2, 2015. It is the third installment in the FNAF series, following the success of the first two games. Like its predecessors, Five Nights at Freddy's 3 features the jump scares, intense gameplay and creepy atmosphere that made the series a favorite among horror game fans. The game takes place thirty years after the events of the previous games and is set in a run-down Fazbear's pizzeria. The player takes on the role of a security guard whose job is to monitor the security cameras and ensure that the animated characters do not cause any harm. Things quickly change, however, when the player discovers that the animated characters are haunted by the spirits of children killed in the restaurant.

One of the main differences between Five Nights at Freddy's 3 and its predecessor is the inclusion of a new animated character, Springtrap, an old, damaged electronic device that is possessed by the spirit of the restaurant's former owner, William Afton. Springtrap is the game's main antagonist and throughout Five Nights poses a posing a constant threat. In terms of genre, Five Nights at Freddy's 3 is a survival horror game with elements of a point-and-click adventure game. The game's focus on jump scares and tense, claustrophobic gameplay has made it a hit with horror game fans. The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its sound design, which features creepy ambient noises and unsettling music that creates tension throughout the game. five Nights at Freddy's 3 is a noteworthy addition to the FNAF series, with enough new mechanics and scares to keep fans engaged. Its focus on survival and resource management, combined with its eerie atmosphere, makes it a standout title in the survival horror genre.

Five Nights at Freddy's 3's gameplay revolves around the player's ability to manage a number of systems throughout the attraction, including audio and video monitoring, ventilation and power. Players must constantly monitor these systems to ensure that they are functioning properly and that nothing is out of place. The game is set in a dark and eerie atmosphere, creating a strong sense of dread and anticipation. The sound design and music are also excellent, with eerie sound effects and a creepy soundtrack adding to the tense and suspenseful atmosphere. the cartoons in Five Nights at Freddy's 3 are different from previous games because they are phantom versions of the original cartoons. They are more difficult to spot and avoid, and they can appear suddenly or disappear quickly. Players must use audio cues and visual clues to track the animatronics' movements and avoid being caught by them.

Players have several tools to help them survive the night. The first is a tablet that displays video feeds from various cameras throughout the attraction. Players can use it to track the animators' movements and detect when they are getting too close.

The second tool is an audio set that players can use to lure animators away from their position. The player can play an audio track of children laughing, which will lure the animator to the location of the sound. This can be a useful way to buy time if the player is low on energy or needs to quickly leave a cartoon that is too close. The third tool is a ventilation system that the player must maintain to prevent the attraction from becoming too hot or too cold. If the ventilation system fails, the player will begin to suffocate and eventually die.

The player's main goal is to survive each night until 6am, at which point they will be allowed to leave the attraction. As the player progresses, the nights become progressively more difficult, new animatronics will appear, and old ones will become more aggressive.