: You freely roam environments like Pinetree Island or the Revivel laboratory to piece together John's past.

: You must open your eyes or turn on your bedside lamp to lower stress, and hide under your covers if monsters get too close.

The game is structured into six nights, each split into two distinct phases:

: Once asleep, the game shifts into a first-person exploration style similar to Slender Man .

: This phase uses a "sit-and-survive" mechanic similar to Five Nights at Freddy's .