Five Nights at Epstein’s | FNAE

Five Nights at Epstein’s (FNAE) is a fan-made point-and-click survival horror game directly inspired by the mechanics of Five Nights at Freddy’s. Instead of guarding a pizza parlor full of stuffed animals, you play as a security guard trapped in a mysterious mansion on a private island (a direct reference to Jeffrey Epstein’s Little Saint James Island). Developed by EvanProductions, the game was released for free on itch.io in early 2026 and quickly became a hot topic of discussion across forums and social media.

Gameplay: Survive five nights in the mansion

Survive five consecutive nights in a safe room by monitoring the camera system, managing power, and preventing "guests" from breaking in. You can monitor the hallways and rooms via a tablet, switching between eight cameras to detect enemies.

If you suspect someone is standing right outside your door, turn on the hallway light to check, but only for a split second, as each time you turn on the light, it consumes electricity. When danger is detected, you must close the door immediately, but keeping it closed for too long will also drain precious energy. If the power drops to 0%, you will be completely defenseless against the darkness. All actions in the game are performed using the mouse:

• Move the mouse to the edge of the screen to look around,
• Click on the bottom bar to open the camera,
• Click on the CAM 01-08 icons to switch camera angles,
• and click the red and white buttons to open/close doors or turn lights on/off.

The most controversial "characters" in Five Nights at Epstein’s

What makes the game different and is also the reason for its intense criticism is the game's characters. Instead of stuffed animals or fictional creatures, FNAF uses images and names of real-life figures involved in the Epstein case. Below is a list of the main characters appearing in the game:

Tips for surviving until 6 AM in FNAF

Based on experience from the player community, here are some strategies to help you get through the toughest nights:

• The 1-Second Rule: Only turn on hallway lights for a split second. Doing this can save 5-10% of your total electricity each night.
• Prioritize nearby cameras: On the final nights, focus on the hallway cameras closest to your room. Don't waste time and energy monitoring distant rooms.
• Listen for sounds: If you hear laughter or heavy footsteps, check the lights immediately. Don't waste time opening the cameras.
• Save for the last hour: If you have less than 15% electricity by 5 AM, stop using the cameras completely. Relying solely on lights and sound to survive.

Five Nights at Epstein’s is a game that raises many big questions about the boundaries of dark humor. However, I advise you to view it as a product of the game and not overthink it.