Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5

 PC
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Gamereactor Spain
    Mar 2, 2026
    70
    Poppy Playtime seems to be a victim of its own success. It's more of a tense experience than a horror one, full of original puzzles, good platforming, and well-designed enemies. Although it may not seem like it from this text, I quite liked chapter 5, but if I put myself in critical mode, I can't help but feel that if it weren't for the fame of the game's name, this chapter 5 would have received harsher criticism.
  2. Vandal
    Feb 26, 2026
    70
    Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 delivers the saga's most polished and satisfying experience, elevating puzzles and narrative with more varied challenges and a well-realized atmosphere. However, it largely sticks to its familiar formula, resulting in predictable twists and a notable lack of genuine terror. While a good closure for fans, its conservative design may not sway skeptics.
  3. Insider Gaming
    Feb 28, 2026
    60
    Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 is never particularly scary, and some of the puzzles can be a real pace-killer, but if you're a fan of the story, it's clearly going to some exciting places.
  5. Gaming Age
    Feb 27, 2026
    60
    Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 is just fine, but “just fine” is only going to continue to carry this series for so long. Some substantial changes need to be made in the development of Chapter 6 if Mob Entertainment wants to have any hope of propelling Poppy Playtime into the future.