Scott Cawthon is an indie video game developer and designer known for creating the popular Five Nights at Freddy's franchise. His games are known for their horror themes, and have amassed a large following on various gaming platforms.
Scott Cawthon was born on July 26, 1971, in Houston, Texas.
He studied at The Art Institute of Houston.
Cawthon began his career in game development in the 1990s, creating Christian-themed games such as 'Doofas' and 'Radical Bowling'.
His breakout success came with the release of 'Five Nights at Freddy's' in 2014, which he developed independently.
The franchise has since expanded to include multiple sequels, spinoffs, and merchandise.
Cawthon has also donated millions of dollars to various charitable causes.
As of 2021, he announced his retirement from game development and will not be involved in future FNAF game development.
A horror-themed action-adventure game developed by TheMeatly Games that follows a cartoon character trying to survive in a dark animation studio.
A survival horror game developed by Frictional Games that follows a character in a dark castle with no memory of who they are or why they are there.
An asymmetrical survival horror game developed by Behaviour Interactive that pits four survivors against one killer in various horror-inspired settings.
A survival horror game where the player must try to survive a night at a fictional pizza restaurant that features animatronic animals.
A sequel to the original game that takes place in a different location but features similar gameplay mechanics.
A third installment in the franchise that features a different setting and animatronics, while still retaining the core gameplay elements of the previous games.
The final installment in the original series that takes place in a young child's bedroom and features animatronics that represent characters from the previous games.
The story of Five Nights at Freddy's centers around a fictional pizza restaurant called Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, where animatronic animals entertain children during the day, but become homicidal at night. The player takes the role of a security guard trying to survive the night shift while avoiding the animatronics.
There are currently 7 main Five Nights at Freddy's games, including the original game, four sequels, and two spinoff games. Additionally, there are multiple books, novellas, and adaptations of the franchise.
Five Nights at Freddy's is not suitable for children due to its graphic violence, horror themes, and jump scares. The game is rated M for Mature by the ESRB, and is recommended for ages 17 and up.
Five Nights at Freddy's can be played on a variety of platforms, including PC, mobile devices, and gaming consoles such as Xbox and PlayStation.
As of 2021, Scott Cawthon's net worth is estimated to be around $60 million, mostly due to the success of the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise.