Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 is a horror puzzle game that is the third chapter in the Poppy Playtime series. This chapter is darker than the previous two, with a more depressing atmosphere and a much higher sense of horror. You still play as an investigator who continues to explore the dilapidated toy factory in an attempt to unlock the secrets hidden within. However, this time you'll find an even more terrifying place hidden underneath the factory - Playcare, an abandoned orphanage. Where have the children gone? Why is this place eerie? You don't have time to think much because you have to search for clues and solve more complicated puzzles in this scary area while avoiding the monsters that lurk in the darkness.

The atmosphere of the game is even more chilling this time than in the previous two chapters, as the orphanage environment is filled with disturbing details such as dusty beds, strange graffiti on the walls, discarded toys, and if anything, cries and screams. There was even blood in some of the rooms, making one wonder what horrible things had happened here. The entire orphanage is dark, with no light source at all in many places, and the flashlight you have in your hand has limited power and must be used with caution. Not only do you have to be careful of what's going on around you, but you also have to keep an eye on your shadow, because sometimes, you're not alone.

The game is still centered on solving puzzles and escaping, but this time the puzzles are even more brain-burning than in the previous two chapters, and there are even times when you have to solve puzzles in extremely stressful environments, such as cracking codes, fixing the electrical system, and even finding hidden rooms. And what's even scarier is that some of the puzzles aren't static, and solving them may trigger unexpected events, such as a red alarm that suddenly lights up, or some monster suddenly crawling out of the darkness. This uncertainty keeps you on your toes throughout the game, and even just pressing a button can make your heart race.

The main enemy in this chapter is Catnap, a seemingly ordinary but extremely dangerous monster. Unlike Huggy Wuggy and Mommy Long Legs from the previous two chapters, it's not only smart, but also much more unpredictable. It will disguise itself, possibly hiding in a pile of broken toys or creeping up on you as you pass through a room, and will even use your fear to manipulate you. Sometimes you think you're safe, but when you turn around, it's already behind you, watching your every move. There are also other monsters in the game, such as the failed experiments, which aren't as smart as Catnap, but are just as deadly. You'll have to learn to dodge, utilize the environment, and even counterattack with your GrabPack in critical moments, or you'll likely fall prey to them.

The game's graphics continue in the same vein as its predecessor, but with a higher level of detail and atmosphere. Dimly lit corridors, flickering lights, and rags swinging in the wind are all chilling. The addition of sound effects doubles the horror, such as footsteps coming from a distance, a sudden whisper in your ear, a toy suddenly falling in a certain room, etc. Every sound could mean that danger is approaching. Even when you're not doing anything, there's a sense of being watched, as if something has been staring at your every move from the shadows.

The plot of this chapter is darker and more complex than the first two. You will find more videotapes and notes and slowly piece together the truth behind the factory. Why was this orphanage abandoned? What really happened to the children? What exactly were the experiments conducted at the factory? Each answer will make you feel more uneasy, and you'll realize that you seem to be in deeper and deeper, and it's not that simple to escape. The ending of the game may leave you with more questions than a clear answer, which makes the whole story even more mysterious and intriguing.

Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 is by far the scariest and most exciting chapter in the series, and is more elaborate than its predecessor in terms of atmosphere, puzzles, and monster settings. If you like horror games and an intense and exciting escape experience, then this chapter will definitely not disappoint you. But if you're afraid of jumpscare or don't like depressing atmospheres, then think carefully, because the horror level of this chapter is beyond the psychological tolerance of many players. Are you ready to enter Playcare and face the fear of the unknown?