Latest Version 1.0.25 (November 2024)
Developer & Publisher: Mob Entertainment
Downloads: 50,000+ Reviews: 3,550+
Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 takes you beneath the toy factory into Playcare, an abandoned orphanage that's even creepier than the factory above. This is the official mobile port from Mob Entertainment, not some fan remake. The Android version keeps everything from the PC release - same story, same puzzles, same terror - but adapts the controls for touchscreens. You're continuing your journey through Playtime Co.'s dark history while avoiding CatNap, the main threat stalking you through blood-stained hallways.
Your GrabPack gets meaningful upgrades in this chapter beyond just grabbing things from a distance. The new abilities open up different puzzle solutions and let you interact with the environment in ways previous chapters didn't allow. You'll also need a gas mask to navigate areas filled with hazardous red smoke, adding another mechanic to manage while solving puzzles or running from danger. The orphanage setting hits different than the factory - there's something uniquely disturbing about exploring a place meant for children that's been corrupted into something nightmarish.
Story-wise, Chapter 3 digs into Playtime Co.'s origins and the experiments they ran on the orphanage's residents. You'll find notes, recordings, and environmental clues that reveal what happened here. The narrative doesn't spell everything out - you're piecing together the timeline yourself through what you discover. CatNap serves as both the primary antagonist hunting you and a key part of understanding the company's downfall. The horror works because it's not just jump scares; it's the slow realization of what these people did to children.
Touch controls work better here than in Chapter 2 according to player reviews. Mob Entertainment refined the interface so using both GrabPack hands simultaneously feels manageable on phones. There's customizable sensitivity for movement and looking around, plus optional external controller support if you prefer physical buttons. Graphics settings let you balance visual quality versus performance - important since this is the biggest chapter yet at 2.04GB installed size.
The mobile port includes frequent auto-save checkpoints since phone gaming gets interrupted more often than PC sessions. You can also replay boss encounters after beating them, which is new for the series. Performance seems solid on flagship devices from the last few years, though you'll want at least 4GB RAM and Android 11 minimum. The game scales graphics down on older hardware, so it's playable on mid-range phones if you're okay with reduced visual effects.
Player reception has been positive overall - people appreciate that this feels like a proper port rather than a compromised mobile version. The main complaints center on the large file size and occasional control frustrations during action-heavy sequences where precision matters. Most reviews mention the atmosphere translates well to mobile screens, especially when playing with headphones in a dark room as recommended.
You'll need Android 11 or newer with about 2.5GB total free space (2.04GB for the game plus room for cache files). Installation works like any APK - download the file, enable unknown sources in security settings, tap to install, wait for it to finish. The game downloads additional content on first launch, so use WiFi for that part unless you enjoy burning mobile data.
Recommended specs include Snapdragon 845 or equivalent with Adreno 630 graphics. That covers most flagship phones from 2018 onwards. Mid-range devices can run it but expect to lower graphics settings. The game needs internet connection for initial verification but plays offline after setup. Storage requirements are higher than previous chapters because the Playcare orphanage is significantly larger than earlier environments.
The official version costs $4.99, matching the PC price. This isn't a free-to-play port with microtransactions - you pay once and get the complete chapter without additional purchases. Given the 3-4 hour playtime for most people (longer if you're thorough about finding collectibles), it's reasonable value for a premium mobile horror game from an established series.