In 2014, Scott Cawthon released the independent horror game, Five Nights at Freddy's. Despite the simple mechanics and limited mobility, the game proved to be challenging, terrifying, and unique. Five Nights at Freddy's (FNAF) was a massively influential game for its time. It launched a universe of games and books that continued exploring the original game's terrifying lore.
Source:https://www.cbr.com/five-nights-at-freddy-animatronics/