Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 isn't your usual horror game—it’s creepier, slower, and weirder in the best way. You’re still stuck in the same toy factory, but this time, the lights are dimmer, the shadows longer, and the story digs a little deeper into what went wrong at Playtime Co. There’s no hand-holding. You get tossed into the madness and have to figure things out on your own.

The big change this time is the Mask. It’s not just a prop—it lets you see things other people can’t. Hidden writing on the walls, creepy messages, secret clues. It gives the game a new layer, almost like you're switching between two versions of the same place. You’ll rely on it a lot, but it’s also what makes the tension so heavy. Every time you put it on, you expect something awful to happen.

There’s a new villain too—CatNap. Unlike Huggy or Mommy Long Legs, CatNap plays more with your mind. It doesn’t just chase you. Sometimes it’s watching from the corners, waiting. And when it does show up, it doesn’t rush. It lets the fear build, and that’s what makes it effective. This chapter leans more into the psychological side of horror.

The puzzles are trickier now. They’re not just about pulling levers or matching colors. Some require you to really stop and think—combine items, use the mask, or remember something you saw five rooms ago. The GrabPack is still your main tool, but even that has new functions, like controlling machines from a distance.

Chapter 3 is longer than the previous ones. It takes its time, but it doesn’t feel stretched out. There’s always something to do, some weird sound to follow, or a room you missed. It also answers a few old questions while opening the door to even more. That mix of clarity and mystery is part of what keeps people coming back.

Step 1: Open the game and select Chapter 3 from the main menu. You’ll need to have finished Chapter 2 to unlock it. If it’s your first time, there's a brief recap video at the start.

Step 2: Move using the standard WASD keys. Your GrabPack is already equipped. Left-click to use the blue hand, right-click for the red one. You'll need them for puzzles, pulling objects, and activating machines.

Step 3: You’ll find the Mask early on. Equip it by pressing “Q.” This switches your view to a different layer of the factory. Use it often—it shows hidden clues and paths you can’t see otherwise.

Step 4: Solve puzzles to open locked doors and reach new areas. Some require the mask, others need you to power up circuits or reroute systems using the GrabPack wires.

Step 5: Avoid CatNap. You’ll know it's nearby when the music shifts. Don’t run blindly—listen carefully, and hide if you must. Some rooms have lockers or vents for cover.

Step 6: Save points are placed after major sections. If you get caught, you’ll restart from the last checkpoint. Progress isn’t lost, but you might need to redo a puzzle or two.

Step 7: At the end, there’s a boss-style encounter. No spoilers, but be quick with the GrabPack and don’t forget what the mask showed you earlier. That’s all I’ll say.