FNF vs Zardy is a Friday Night Funkin mod that crosses over with Zardy's Maze, an indie horror game by developer SwankyBox. In the mod, Boyfriend and Girlfriend stray into a cornfield at night and come face to face with Zardy—the eponymous scarecrow who patrols his maze and eliminates anyone who dares enter. Rather than a chase or a fight, the encounter becomes a rhythm duel. Zardy holds a microphone attached to his signature hoe and challenges Boyfriend to two songs: Foolhardy and Bushwhack. The mod keeps the core FNF experience: arrow notes move up the screen, and you hit the matching keys in time with the music to keep your health and beat your opponent. FNF vs Zardy is short, focused, and moody—ideal if you want a quick session with a memorable horror character and two solid tracks.
FNF Vs. Zardy
FNF vs Zardy is a Friday Night Funkin mod by SwankyBox, the creator of the indie horror game Zardy's Maze. In this crossover, Boyfriend and Girlfriend wander into a cornfield at night and run into Zardy—a living scarecrow who guards his maze and does not take kindly to visitors. Instead of fleeing, the couple end up in a musical duel. Zardy challenges you to two rounds: first Foolhardy, then Bushwhack. The mod keeps the classic FNF rhythm gameplay: arrow notes scroll up the screen, and you press the matching keys in time with the beat. Foolhardy sets the tone with a tense, steady rhythm; Bushwhack raises the stakes with faster patterns and Zardy at his most dangerous. If you like short, atmospheric mods tied to a memorable horror character, FNF vs Zardy is a solid pick.
Zardy himself comes straight from Zardy's Maze—a humanoid scarecrow with glowing yellow eyes, a witch hat, and a hoe that doubles as his microphone. He is voiced by Charriii5 in the mod. The mod adds new mechanics that fit the character and the setting, so expect a focused two-song experience rather than a long campaign. You can play FNF vs Zardy in your browser here for free.
How to Play FNF Vs. Zardy
1. Follow the arrow notes
Arrow notes scroll up the screen in time with the music. Press the matching key when each note reaches the judgment line at the top. FNF vs Zardy uses the same core rhythm gameplay as Friday Night Funkin—stay focused and keep your combo so your health bar does not drop.
2. Use arrow keys or WASD
3. Beat Foolhardy and Bushwhack
Clear the first song, Foolhardy, to advance. In Bushwhack, Zardy steps up the difficulty with faster and trickier patterns. Beat both songs to complete the mod.
What Is FNF Vs Zardy
Zardy and Zardy's Maze
Zardy is the main antagonist of Zardy's Maze, a game where players navigate a maze while avoiding the scarecrow. In that game, using a flashlight makes Zardy turn transparent so you can slip past him—a detail the mod nods to when Zardy briefly goes transparent during the duel. In FNF vs Zardy, he appears as a humanoid scarecrow with glowing yellow eyes, a piece of wood in his mouth, a witch hat, and dark blue clothing: a short black poncho with gold trim and tan boots. He wears brown gloves and holds his hoe with the mic in his left hand. During Bushwhack, his sprite darkens and a yellow glow emanates from his eyes and mouth, similar to a jack-o'-lantern, signalling that he is no longer holding back. The character was voiced by Charriii5 in the mod. An early beta name for Zardy was Zahrada, which means “garden” in Czech.
Songs: Foolhardy and Bushwhack
The first round, Foolhardy, introduces the duel. Zardy taunts the couple for walking straight into the heart of the darkness—a “foolhardy” move. The chart demands steady focus so you can keep up with the rhythm without missing beats. If you pass, the second week, Bushwhack, begins. Here Zardy reveals his real prowess: the tempo and patterns become more challenging, and his transformed look reflects the higher stakes. Beating both songs completes the mod. The mod also features a character named Cablecrow, who appears alongside Zardy in the mod’s cast. Together, the two tracks and the cornfield setting make FNF vs Zardy a compact, atmospheric experience that fans of Zardy's Maze and rhythm games can enjoy in one sitting.