If you want a VR game that’s genuinely fun to play, delivers real horror atmosphere, and also packs in moments that make FNAF fans go, “Oh, that’s cool,” then Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 is definitely a title worth paying attention to.
This game rebuilds elements from different eras of the series into a VR-focused experience. Inside the game, you select minigames from folders organized by theme, and the variety is surprisingly wide. You’ll be doing repairs, serving food, performing medical treatment, playing whack-a-mole, sneaking through stealth sections, and more. There are also parts that recreate famous scenes from Sister Location, so if you know the series well, you’ll run into plenty of moments that make you think, “Yep, they brought that back.”
Another nice thing is that it doesn’t rely only on jump scares. The sound design, sense of distance, and the steady feeling of pressure as things slowly get closer all work together to build tension little by little.
Unfortunately, the price is a little high. Even so, there’s a clear reason the game gets such strong reviews. Once you actually play it, it’s easy to understand why it has stayed popular for so long.
Game Introduction
You close the steel doors in the security room, put on a mask, play sounds to distract them, and repair the system. Every one of those actions is just to survive the night and avoid the animatronics.
The Five Nights at Freddy’s series revolves around one core idea: hide from the animatronics and make it through the night without getting caught. The gameplay itself is very simple, but once you play it, the experience sticks with you. It does a great job of delivering that constant feeling of being surrounded by fear.
In December 2025, the movie Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 was released. Did you go see it?
I’m a fan of the FNAF series, so of course I went. The movie surprised me more than a few times in the theater. It was scary, but I still watched the whole thing from start to finish.
As a film, it might not stand out as something extraordinary in the industry. But for players, it feels special. The moment you hear the news that a new FNAF movie is coming out, it’s the kind of thing that makes you want to grab a ticket right away.
A long time ago, FNAF2 and FNAF3 were released on mobile.
Back then, I wasn’t very good at the game, and I couldn’t even clear Night 3.
But a few weeks ago, I went back and cleared games 1 through 4 all in one go. When I did that, I realized just how many new FNAF titles have appeared over the years. Sister Location, The Mimic, Security Breach, and even Pizzeria Simulator, which doesn’t even look like a horror game when you first see it on the store page.
From the old, worn-out Freddy animatronics to the current Mimic storyline, the series has gone through a huge evolution. And all of that happened over the course of 11 years.
When FNAF: Help Wanted came out in 2019, it quickly became known as one of those VR games you simply have to try at least once.
A lot of time has passed since then, and the series has continued to expand with new entries. But the original Help Wanted was designed almost like a “series collection,” so it couldn’t really cover all the titles that came out afterward.
The original Help Wanted did include some elements from Sister Location, but it never recreated the entire game as a full stage.
Maybe that’s because Sister Location uses a different style of gameplay compared to the first four games, which mostly revolve around surviving the night in one location. Recreating it in the same format probably wasn’t easy.
Even so, it still felt a little disappointing.
Sister Location was the first official title that really changed the gameplay style after games 1 through 4, and it left a strong impression on a lot of players.
At last, the official “FNAF all-stars” style entry has arrived: Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2.
The game originally released in 2023, but its popularity hasn’t faded at all. The reviews have stayed consistently high as well. On Steam, the overall rating is “Overwhelmingly Positive,” and on Meta it holds an impressive 4.8 stars. Just from those numbers, you can already tell this is a very polished game.
The elements I mentioned earlier from Sister Location, Security Breach, and Pizzeria Simulator all appear inside the game too. Think about what those experiences feel like when something that used to be played on a PC is suddenly brought into VR.
And the Help Wanted series doesn’t simply turn the original games into VR.
Alongside the original gameplay, it also adds a lot of new experiences that only work in VR.
There’s whack-a-mole style gameplay, staff job simulations, stages where you control things as a DJ, and even repair work on the animatronics.
At this point, you’re probably starting to get curious about what the rest of the game is like.
If you haven’t played the first Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted yet, you might want to check out the article below first.
Controls Overview
Before starting the game, it’s a good idea to quickly go over the controls.
Don’t worry—the controls in this game are very simple. You don’t need to memorize complicated commands like spells or weapon combos, and there aren’t any technical inputs that require pressing specific button combinations.
Gameplay Controls
Left Controller:
- Stick: When you’re in the lobby, pushing the stick forward shows a teleport direction line. Aim that line at the place you want to move to, and you can teleport there.
- X Button: Use the object you’re holding.
- Trigger: Use the object you’re holding.
- Grip: Grab objects.
- Menu Button: Open the menu screen.
Right Controller:
- Stick: Rotate your view. In the settings, you can choose between snap turning or smooth turning.
- B Button: Adjust height. Hold B to open the adjustment mode, then move the right stick up or down to change your height. The adjustment range is 120 to -50.
- A Button: Use the object you’re holding.
- Trigger: Use the object you’re holding.
- Grip: Grab objects.
Game Themes
When you enter the lobby, the first thing you’ll notice is a set of folders in front of you.
Each one represents one of the six game series included in the experience. Here’s what they contain.
- Backstage: Behind-the-scenes challenges focused on repair tasks.
- Food Prep: Kitchen-themed minigames centered around preparing food.
- Staff Only: A restricted area with staff-only challenge stages.
- Fazcade: An arcade-style area filled with game-like challenges.
- Ticket Booth: Front desk–style minigames based on ticket counter work.
- Sister Location: A section that brings together content from FNAF: Sister Location.
After choosing the stage you want to play, press TUTORIAL to enter a short tutorial.
It briefly explains what you’re supposed to do in that stage and gives you a quick overview of the basic actions.
In this mission, it seems Freddy has frozen solid inside a freezer.
To deliver a birthday cake to Jimmy, he’s going to need your help.
Game Scenes
Does this screen look familiar?
If you’re thinking, “Wait… I’ve seen this before,” then you probably remember how much trouble it caused back in Pizzeria Simulator.
People working at this company must be living pretty exciting lives in their own way.
Fazbear Entertainment is always making headlines, one way or another.
Things like the Bite of ’87 and the Bite of ’83… you know the ones.
Backstage
The first stage in the “Backstage” folder is called “Arts and Crafts: Daycare.”
It’s basically a crafting-style minigame where you need to create the requested item within a time limit.
If you fail… that cheerful Sun character standing in front of you with his arms wide open will make sure to show you the “result.”
Whew, finally finished.
At first, it was just coloring in a picture. Then it turned into assembling a doll, and in the final step you even have to paint the doll you just built. On top of that, the background music keeps speeding up, so it really starts to stress you out.
Hey, wait! That’s the picture I worked so hard on!
Why are you destroying it so easily?!
Food Prep
The first stage in the second folder, “Food Prep,” starts like this.
Honestly, if the very first stage is already this difficult, it makes you wonder how hard the later ones are going to get.
Anyway, time to get to work. Today, your job is to prepare meals for these robots that don’t even seem to have mouths.
But honestly… do they really plan on eating any of this?
After you bring the tray over, the food on the plate somehow ends up flying off somewhere.
Alright, alright! I admit it was my mistake—I messed up the order.
But still… did you really have to flip the whole table like that?
Staff Only
The stage I mentioned earlier where you deliver a cake to Jimmy is found in the “Staff Only” section.
At first, I thought it might be a slightly heartwarming event. But I definitely didn’t expect the scene to turn into this.
Also… doesn’t this Glamrock Freddy feel a little too close?
Please don’t suddenly jump right into my face.
After going through several steps to take this bear apart, I finally managed to pull out the cake meant for Jimmy.
But the mission isn’t over yet…
Whoa! The cake just fell on the floor!
Man… that bear suddenly jumped right at my face and seriously scared me.
In the next Glam Freddy work stage, you’ll be treating the adorable Helpy.
First, you measure the temperature, scan for symptoms, and then give a light tap with a hammer to check things.
But seriously, why are you screaming so much when I barely touched you?
Wait… isn’t something coming closer from the side?!
Please, just stay quiet, kid!!
Alright, now that things have calmed down, the procedure is finally finished.
You’re a healthy Helpy again!
Here, take a piece of candy.
Just try not to get hurt again, okay?
Fazcade
Inside the “Fazcade” folder, most of the games feel like the kind you’d see at an amusement park arcade.
Games like these shooting ones are actually something I’m pretty good at.
Bonk-a-Bon is one of the standout parts of the Help Wanted series.
It’s an original minigame, and the impact when you hit something feels surprisingly solid, which makes it more satisfying than you might expect.
At a glance, it looks easy. But once you actually play it, it really isn’t. When I tried it myself, I failed twice.
You have to keep looking around and use the sound to figure out where things are, but a lot of the time, it’s easy to lose track of which hole something popped out of.
This stage where you imitate a DJ is honestly a real shock.
The moment you press the start button, DJ Music Man wakes up right there and rises to his feet. And the second he stands up, the sheer size of his body is overwhelming.
Each time you answer a question and hit the confirm button, he gets a little closer.
Then only at the very end does he reveal whether you were right or wrong.
Whoa! I messed up too many times in a row—he’s about to eat me!
But honestly, the chance of actually failing this stage isn’t that high. Even if you try to fail on purpose, it surprisingly takes a while.
The part that’s really scary is the moment when the answer gets checked.
That feeling of DJ Music Man slowly getting closer and closer… that part puts a lot of pressure on you.
Ticket Booth
The games in the “Ticket Booth” folder are honestly hard to understand just from the name alone.
So what do you actually do in this one?
Your mission is to repair a carousel that has broken down and stopped moving.
But… it won’t end that easily.
See that “moon” hanging from the carousel?
That thing is coming to grab you.
The moon doesn’t like light, though.
There’s a flashlight sitting right next to you.
So from here… you probably already know what you’re supposed to do.
Sister Location
There’s also a dedicated folder for “Sister Location.”
Do you remember Night 2 from the PC version? The scene where you quietly move through Ballora’s room, trying not to make any noise.
This time, though, it’s in VR.
It’s not nearly as easy as it was on PC…
Ballora spun right past me, turning in a graceful circle as she moved.
Her dancing feet almost hit me. That was way too close.
Whoa! I rushed forward a little too fast and ended up getting caught.
Jump scares in the VR version are honestly several times more terrifying than they were on PC.
After clearing a stage, you get to pull a prize from a gacha machine, just like in the original game.
Most of the items you get here are usually related to the stage you just completed.
The reward from the stage I just cleared was Glam Freddy, and you can place it on the stage afterward. It feels a bit like Pizzeria.
Have you picked up this must-play VR horror game yet?
Game Rating
The Highlights
- The game offers a huge amount of content, with a wide variety of activities, so it’s hard to get bored while playing.
- Some stages are simple, while others are more difficult. It’s easy to jump in and play, but there’s still enough challenge to keep things interesting.
- The ratings are also very high, and for most players it’s simply an enjoyable game.
- It blends together elements from many different PC versions of the FNAF series, so buying this one title almost feels like getting several games in a single package.
The Drawbacks
- Players with heart conditions, or anyone with similar symptoms, should seriously avoid this game.
- The price is a bit on the higher side, so it’s worth thinking about before buying.
- Since the game is built mainly around minigames, the story connection between them is somewhat thin.
Setup & Safety
The required play space isn’t very large. You can even play while sitting on a bed or a chair.
Just make sure that when you move your hands around, you don’t end up hitting anything nearby.
Final Score & Comfort Level
Final Score: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟（Top Tier!）
VR Comfort Level: 🌀🌀🌀(Moderate)
Video Overview
Meta Quest Official Information
Price: 39.99 USD
This game almost never goes on sale. Even during spring sales, winter promotions, or Black Friday, it usually stays at full price.
If you enter VRPUPU at checkout, you get another 10% off.
Rating: 4.8 / 5 ( 3,723 Reviews)
Official Description
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 is the sequel to the terrifying VR experience that brought new life to the iconic horror franchise. As a brand new Fazbear employee you’ll have to prove you have what it takes to excel in all aspects of Pizzeria management and maintenance.
Go Backstage as a VIP to help Roxanne Wolf & the S.T.A.F.F Bots get ready for their performances in the Pizzaplex Salon!
Head into the Fazcade and enjoy classic games like Bonk-a-Bon and Fazerblast! See if you can top all the high scores!
Take care of things behind the scenes in the Staff Only section of the Pizzeria. Deliver First Aid to patients who aren’t quite feeling themselves, and help animatronics perform routine diagnostics & maintenance.
Our Food Prep courses will help you get the federally mandated amount of value preparing food in the Pizzaplex. Experience all the joys of high-speed food service & get ready to feed some hungry bots!
Head over to the Ticket Booth to test out our E-ticket attractions, such as Captain Foxy’s Cowboy Adventure! On this lighthearted log ride, you’ll float through the old West as a gunslinger in search of booty!
And finally, if you’re short on dread, dive into the world of our Sister Location! These special minigames are VR versions of classic experiences from Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location. These fan-favorites brought to life promise to be as fun as they are terrifying!
Find out if you have what it takes to be a Fazbear Entertainment Superstar!
If Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 feels so scary that you don’t even want to launch it anymore… you might want to check out some other horror games instead.
