Best Poppy Playtime Characters

Poppy Playtime has a huge number of characters and even the most die-hard fans may forget some of the minor characters that pop up in the rich lore of the series. But there are some distinct characters, some old and some new, who stand out from the rest.

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It’s important to note that there are presumably many versions or iterations of the toy characters, and this article refers to those that play a key role in their respective chapters unless otherwise stated. It is also important to note that Poppy Playtime is an ongoing series and has core chapters, multiplayer games, ARGs, and other media that contribute to the lore.

This Article Contains Spoilers for all four chapters of Poppy Playtime

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DogDay

One Of The Smiling Critters

DogDay is only in Chapter 3 for a very short time, but he certainly makes an impression. He is one of the Smiling Critters who dared to speak out against The Prototype who CatNap, the antagonist of Chapter 3, worships. In being a voice of dissent, he has incurred the rage of CatNap and the cult-like followers of The Prototype.

The player finds him strung up, partially eaten, and in tremendous pain. He warns the player of what is to come and laments the death of his friends. Finally, he is consumed from the inside out by smaller toys that animate his dead body to chase the player. Due to the brevity of his appearance players don’t get a chance to truly know DogDay, hence why he is not higher on the list, but he is still a very good boy with tremendous strength of character.

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Riley

A Victim Of The Bigger Bodies Initiative

Players don’t get a lot of time with the children before they become toys, so it is hard to get to know them, except for kids who leave around evidence of their personalities before they are turned into toys. Riley’s journal guides players through part of the subbasement, providing exposition and telling the story of a terrified young person who misses her family and is still adjusting to her new life without them.

Her journal gives the impression of a nice, normal twelve-year-old forced into a terrible situation but still retaining her humanity. Instead of participating in the Hour of Joy bloodbath, she hides in her cell, and that is where the player finds her body. Her tragic backstory and resilience make her an easy addition to this list; if more was known about her, she would probably be higher.

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PJ Pug-a-Pillar

Also Known As Experiment 1398

An amazing and short-lived addition to Chapter 2, PJ Pug-a-Pillar is a fluffy hybrid caterpillar dog creature. He plays a game of Statues with the player across the play space accompanied by surreal brass music. As he creeps along the floor, players can hear the tapping of his many, many feet.

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It is his character design that makes him so endearing, with his cheerful face looming in the dark waiting for the player to make one false move so he can pounce. There is not a lot of information about Pug-a-Pillar, but the one encountered in the play space appears to be one of many. PJ Pug-A-Pillar secures a place here due to his distinctive movement and memorable chase sequence, which later mascot chase sequences could only aspire to.

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Rich Lovitz

Playtime Co. Employee

Rich is one of the few endearing adult human characters in the franchise. He is first brought to players’ attention on a tape in Chapter 1 in which he has been called into his supervisor’s office after a confrontation with some coworkers. He seems gruff and short-tempered, but he also appears to have a more caring and considerate side.

He continues to work there, despite his issues with Playtime Co., and eventually becomes a supervisor. There are relatively robust theories that he is either the unidentified player character or The Prototype, who is the main antagonist of the game. Rich makes it here because of his gruff, loveable nature and his theorized greater significance in the game.

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CatNap

Also Known As Experiment 1188

CatNap was originally a young orphan named Theodore Grambell who tried to escape from Playcare with the aid of his “imaginary friend.” His design was one of the Smiling Critters and was recalled as it emitted red smoke that caused hallucinations, like its Bigger Bodies iteration.

The internet loves a tragic villain almost as much as it loves cats. That alone has made CatNap a fan favorite. He is the key antagonist of Chapter 3, taking on the role of a fanatical disciple to The Prototype, who he views as a “superhero.” CatNap has been a fan favorite since his first appearance in the promotional material for Chapter 3. His goofy yet terrifying smile and ruthless dedication to The Prototype make him stand out from the other Smiling Critters.

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Poppy Playtime

A Doll Who Behaves Just Like A Real Girl

Poppy is a small doll that the player finds behind glass in Chapter 1. She is revealed to be a resistance leader of sorts, trying to get vengeance on those who have harmed her. Although she is the titular Poppy of Poppy’s Playtime, she is not necessarily the most interesting character in the story.

Poppy is a strong leader with strong principles. But like a lot of leaders, she has to make some tough decisions and makes some serious errors along the way. Chapter 4 hints at Poppy hiding a terrible secret and being more like the evil prototype than the other toys. While she does not have the charisma and delightful design that she needs to be higher in the ranking, her important position in the franchise needs to be acknowledged.

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Yarnaby

Also Known As Experiment 1166

Yarnaby is a mid-level enemy in Poppy Playtime Chapter 4. He is made of yarn, as his name indicates, and bounds around the sub-basement, trying to catch and eat the player. His experimentation notes show that he was once a troubled and shy orphan named Quinn and that his eccentricities were somewhat of a joke on the part of one of the workers.

He was designed to look a bit like a lion with a fuzzy rainbow mane but behaves a little more like a house cat playfully stalking a mouse. He is accompanied by music that is both charming and chilling at the same time. He is also absolutely massive, and his mouth opens horizontally to reveal large pointy teeth. His character design and goofy movement have quickly secured his place as one of the best (and brightest) creatures in a franchise filled with tragic and colorful characters.

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Mommy Long Legs

Also Known As Experiment 1222

It’s hard not to love this psychotic spider mom with her beaming face and crazy eyes. Her human name is Marie, and she is a surrogate mother figure for the orphans and is the main antagonist of Chapter 2. Her soft, sweet tone makes the creepy things she says even more terrifying.

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Mommy Long Legs taps into the video game horror trope of scary maternal figures in such a playful and interesting way. She is a delightfully contorted and villainous looming presence who scuttles around the factory, filled with understandable anger and an insatiable hunger. As the second big boss of Poppy Playtime, she is a standout boss with a distinctive personality and characterization, making her one of the best villains in the series.

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Doey The Doughman

Also Known As Experiment 1322

Doey certainly makes an incredible entrance and stole some hearts in the process. He’s a doughy member of the resistance against The Prototype. He watches over Safe Haven and protects the toys that shelter there. He’s a caring, compassionate, and brave gentleman… most of the time.

Like his doughy consistency, Doey is changeable and the extreme distress he feels at the end of Chapter 4 brings out a side of Doey that players haven’t seen before. He’s a tragic character with a kind heart but a volatile personality who contains multitudes. Quite literally, as his consciousness is made of people with vastly contrasting personalities. His loveable personality and design, coupled with the injustice of his death make him a truly unforgettable character.

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Huggy Wuggy

Also Known As Experiment 1170

Huggy Wuggy is the most iconic character in the Poppy Playtime series. He is the first character the player encounters in the factory and establishes the sentience and hunger of the toys within the factory. Huggy Wuggy is one of the many victims of the Bigger Bodies Initiative.

Huggy Wuggy’s original design was Playtime Co.’s most popular toy and Mini-Huggies can be found throughout the factory. He supposedly dies in Chapter 1 but makes a surprise reappearance in Chapter 3 in the form of Nightmare Huggy. In Chapter 4 he is in a pretty bad way, appearing in his original form but extremely damaged. He had to be included this high because he is the iconic face of the franchise and the first big boss of the series.

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Kissy Missy

Also Known As Experiment 1172

Huggy Wuggy may be the iconic face that many associate with Poppy Playtime, but Kissy Missy is the heart. She is courageous and principled – a real gentle giant who has been through so much pain yet doesn’t blindly lash out at the player like so many of the others.

Kissy Missy is introduced in Chapter 2 in which players get a glimpse into her quiet, kind nature. She then goes on to play a key role in aiding the player in Chapter 3 to her own detriment, and when she reappears in Chapter 4 it is a huge relief to see that she is okay. She makes it to the top spot for her resilience, kindness, and the love she has within the fan community.

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October 12, 2021