Five Nights at Candy’s (FNAC) is an independent survival horror game series created by Emil “K3V” Macko, inspired by Scott Cawthon’s Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF). Since its first release in 2015, FNAC has carved out its own niche within the animatronic-horror subgenre, garnering a dedicated fanbase and sparking debate about originality, homage, and the indie horror ecosystem. This article examines FNAC’s design, narrative approach, community impact, controversies, and legacy.