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MIMESIS is a single player and multiplayer survival management game with horror and science fiction themes. It was developed by ReLU Games, Inc. and was released on October 27, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A microphone is required to play MIMESIS.For a more immersive experience, we recommend using a headset or earphones instead of speakers. ================================================ Do you see this message? You’ve reached the tram. Welcome. MimesisMimesis will imitate you and your allies perfectly. Behavior, voice, anything humans can do.  Always doubt the person in front of you. Gather…

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79%Audience ScoreBased on 2,593 reviews
gameplay48 positive mentions
stability13 negative mentions

  • Innovative and highly entertaining AI mimic mechanic that duplicates player voices and behavior, creating paranoia and unique social-deduction gameplay.
  • Great co-op experience with friends, delivering chaotic fun, tension, and memorable moments of trust and betrayal.
  • Polished art style and atmospheric sound design that enhances the psychological horror and immersiveness of the game.
  • Limited content and replayability, with few maps and items leading to repetitive gameplay and navigation issues.
  • AI mimics sometimes lack natural movement and contextual responses, making them often easy to identify and less convincing.
  • Some balancing and design issues including punishing difficulty spikes, enemy volume, inventory limitations, lack of tutorials, and occasional technical problems like bugs and optimization concerns.
  • gameplay

    220 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    22% positive mentions, 68% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions

    Gameplay in this early access game centers around a mimic mechanic that impressively imitates player voices, creating tense and often humorous moments, especially when played with friends. However, many reviewers find the core gameplay loop—collecting items and evading enemies—repetitive and derivative of similar titles like Lethal Company, with limited map variety, shallow mechanics, and sometimes punishing difficulty and bugs. While the mimic feature adds psychological tension and uniqueness, the overall gameplay currently lacks depth, content, and polish, leaving promise for future expansion but mixed feelings about its present state.

    • “The mimic mechanic is very well made as it can be very hard to tell who's actually real.”
    • “The actual meat and potatoes gameplay is very simple (just collecting items and bringing them back), but I really hope they keep iterating on it and polishing things because the concept here is golden.”
    • “The gameplay loop is simple but incredibly addicting; the maps are fun, the designs are creepy, and the core mimic mechanic creates some really fun and memorable moments.”
    • “The maps feel so janky to go around because there are no gimmicks or tech to going anywhere. The player jump is super weak and useless because there are no locations that require you to ever jump in the game or make your own shortcuts by jumping over anything. You can't even jump on the smallest obstacles due to invisible barriers. Speaking of tech, this game has nothing interesting for longer time players to learn because it's so strict and bland with every mechanic. Combat is boring and easy because most enemies, even in their stronger forms, get stunned if you hit them once with a weapon, so you can just keep chaining the hits while they are stun locked.”
    • “The gameplay loop is boring and a straight copy of the same 'scrap and sell' loop we've seen before. It was overall a subpar experience that can be better found elsewhere, namely repo if you are looking for the same horror style gameplay loop. The whole idea of the game is just lethal company but with enemies that can mimic you, but that is not enough to make the game good, as it fails at everything that makes lethal company good. AI, map design, and the gameplay loop are all boring and shallow with no depth.”
    • “The gameplay doesn't have enough content to stop it from being super repetitive. From what I've experienced, it is just the exact same map over and over with different fog effects depending on what the map is called, and you only get to choose from 2 instead of whichever one you want, not that it makes a difference anyways. At the current moment, this game is just lethal company but with 1 map and mimics. While the mimics are cool, this game is still far from being unique or better than other games, if they lean into the mimics more and add more original mechanics or mechanics that rely on teamwork it would be better. But at the current moment, this is a knockoff that you would find on Roblox. What makes the devs think this is at all equal to the same cost of lethal company or repo is crazy when it's lacking everything that makes those games good.”
  • humor

    210 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    99% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions

    The game's humor largely stems from its mimic AI mechanic, which leads to hilarious and chaotic moments, especially when played with friends who enjoy banter and pranks. While some find the humor fresh and entertaining, others feel it becomes repetitive or falls flat without strong gameplay support. Overall, the blend of spooky and silly interactions creates memorable, laughter-filled experiences, particularly in multiplayer settings.

    • “The game has a perfect mix of tension and humor that kept me entertained from start to finish.”
    • “Playing this for the first time with a group of friends is super funny and the mimic mechanic was great.”
    • “I was laughing so hard just from how ridiculous the phrases the mimics echoed back to you were.”
    • “Like the saying the same joke over and over until it's not funny.”
    • “Not scary, not funny, it's literally nothing.”
  • graphics

    57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The graphics receive mixed feedback, praised for their charming, unique, and atmospheric art style that complements the game's mood, but criticized for lack of polish, poor optimization, and absence of customizable graphic settings. Some users suspect generative AI was heavily used in asset creation, leading to concerns over creativity and quality. Overall, while the art style suits the game’s tone, performance issues and limited visual options hinder the experience for many players.

    • “Nimesis offers a polished, atmospheric art style that complements its strategic and mysterious tone.”
    • “Whether you’re navigating dark corridors or observing the subtle animations of AI-driven characters, the graphic design enhances immersion without ever overwhelming the player.”
    • “The art-style is also very pretty and I adore the creature design.”
    • “It genuinely feels like this is made with free assets and has the most uncreative art style I've ever seen.”
    • “Far away to be like repo style, graphics are very bad, game is not well polished, mechanisms aren’t easy to understand, game doesn’t have instructions, bad bad bad.”
    • “For as graphically complex as this game isn't, I'm curious what the game is running in the backend when my GPU is spiking at 90% usage.”
  • story

    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    12% positive mentions, 76% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The game's story is minimal and mostly conveyed through environmental storytelling, with no clear overarching narrative. Instead, emergent storytelling arises from player experiences and repeated mission loops, which some find repetitive and lacking in progression. While the atmosphere and cooperative gameplay create moments of tension and fun, many players feel the story elements are underdeveloped or overshadowed by grindy, repetitive missions.

    • “Environment and storytelling through the environment.”
    • “Each session becomes a story of fear and doubt that unfolds differently every time.”
    • “It’s that emergent storytelling—the kind born from player choices and reactions—that gives the game its replayability.”
    • “There isn’t really a story.”
    • “☑ no story”
    • “☐ no story”
  • atmosphere

    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 48% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The atmosphere in these games is generally praised for creating tension and immersion through a mix of horror, psychological dread, and chaotic multiplayer fun. While some criticize cartoonish elements and repetitive environments for detracting from the horror, many highlight the strong art direction, sound design, and dynamic shifts between suspense and laughter that make the experience memorable and engaging. Overall, the atmosphere effectively balances spooky, eerie, and sometimes playful tones to enhance gameplay.

    • “The atmosphere and horror work really well together, and the game manages to create tension without relying entirely on cheap jumpscares.”
    • “Mimesis is an unnerving and atmospheric multiplayer horror experience that takes the familiar structure of cooperative survival and reshapes it around deception, paranoia, and the dread of imitation.”
    • “The atmosphere is creepy enough to keep you on edge, but the moments of chaos and unexpected laughter make it feel really fresh compared to other horror titles.”
    • “Honestly, I don't see why you should buy this instead of Lethal Company. Same gameplay but with a less creepy/scary atmosphere and less stuff to actually do.”
    • “The cartoonish look of the enemies, including the mimic, takes away any sort of horror atmosphere.”
    • “They sort of break the atmosphere for us.”
  • replayability

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 55% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    Replayability is generally seen as limited due to repetitive gameplay, low variety, and lack of polish, though some praise its procedural elements and emergent storytelling for adding value, especially when played with friends. The game is more enjoyable and replayable in multiplayer settings, but overall, it needs more content and depth to sustain long-term engagement. Future updates with additional locations and improved features are expected to enhance replayability.

    • “Still, the challenge adds to the tension and replayability.”
    • “Once they have added a few more locations, I think this game will have even more replayability.”
    • “Procedural elements ensure that no two sessions feel exactly the same, giving the game a high replay value in the right group.”
    • “Really barebones, unpolished, and zero replayability.”
    • “The gameplay loop gets repetitive, the enemies and items need more depth, and the level design doesn’t fully support long-term replayability.”
    • “There is no replayability to this gameplay unlike with Repo or Lethal Company.”
  • stability

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    7% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 93% negative mentions

    The game currently suffers from frequent bugs and freezes, including unresponsive controls, map loading issues, and occasional crashes that sometimes require restarting the entire computer. While players acknowledge these stability problems as typical of an early-stage release, many remain hopeful due to ongoing developer support and the game's fun gameplay despite its technical shortcomings.

    • “But besides that, it’s so well made, with no glitches that I’ve encountered yet.”
    • “It freezes a lot, AI-generated stuff and loud music you can't turn down are also very annoying, and the trailer looks way better than the actual game.”
    • “2 times in a row just before making this review while inviting my friends to the game it froze and then black screened, and my only option was to restart my entire computer.”
    • “Buggy at times; sometimes, when entering or exiting a building, the map doesn't load and all you see is an empty void or the sun beneath your feet.”
  • music

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The music in the game is frequently criticized for being excessively loud, annoying, and difficult to adjust, with some users describing it as AI-generated and low quality. Additionally, sound issues such as complete audio dropouts have been reported, detracting from the overall experience. Some players also feel the music lacks variation and originality, negatively impacting gameplay immersion.

    • “Run away from the group blast good music and sing your heart out confuse the rest of em”
    • “Got jumped by a dj blasting music and a bunny that absolutely wrecked me”
    • “Some more music would be good.”
    • “The music that plays when the tram arrives to a map is absolutely awful and way too loud.”
    • “Loud music playing at the start of maps can't be turned down and ruins the game.”
    • “All sound from the game just stopped for two separate party members, including music, sounds, and voices; the only way to fix was to relaunch the game which erased progress.”
  • optimization

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 23% neutral mentions, 44% negative mentions

    The game’s optimization is mixed, with several users criticizing poor performance and lack of settings for low-end PCs, while others note it runs well even on weaker hardware and receives regular updates to improve stability. Overall, optimization needs improvement, especially regarding FPS and graphical options.

    • “Pretty fun, and it's optimized well enough to run on my low-end PC.”
    • “Also, there needs to be better optimization for low-end computers, such as improved graphic settings.”
    • “The game receives regular updates, the performance is solid, and it's an absolute blast to play.”
    • “But I have to address the optimization: atm is atrocious.”
    • “The game is very poorly optimized.”
    • “Also, there needs to be better optimization for low-end computers, like graphic settings.”
  • grinding

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 22% neutral mentions, 78% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is widely described as tedious and repetitive, with players frustrated by inventory management, quick stamina depletion, low monetary rewards, and confusing maze navigation. The repetitive nature and costly upgrades make progress feel slow, and many find the experience dry unless playing cooperatively with friends. Overall, grinding is seen as a tedious chore that quickly diminishes enjoyment.

    • “The game is tedious and dry; stamina runs out way too quickly, items don't give enough money, even at low danger levels multiple mobs chase you in a confusing maze, flashlight drains quickly, and upgrades are useless and overpriced for the scraps gained.”
    • “Feels very tedious and limiting, forcing me to run back to the tram to drop 3-4 items then go back inside and repeat.”
    • “It felt tedious to keep running around a large labyrinth lost with a full inventory.”
  • monetization

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's monetization is widely perceived as a lazy and derivative cash grab, with its style and advertising creating misleading expectations about the actual gameplay experience.

    • “Overall, the game is extremely derivative and it just seems like a friend-slop cash grab.”
    • “Just feels like a lazy cash grab.”
    • “It seems more like a quick cash grab.”
  • emotional

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a powerful emotional experience, blending subtle storytelling with psychological depth that resonates deeply with players. Its moments evoke genuine feelings of vulnerability and connection, making it more than just a horror title but an impactful emotional journey.

    • “At one point, I was surrounded by 7 mimics of my friends telling me to follow them, that it's safe, and then the one real one showed up while I cried crouched next to a chair.”
    • “Subtle, beautiful, and strangely emotional—Mimesis is the kind of experience that stays with you.”
    • “I fell into this game after playing; it's not a horror game, it's also an emotional journey about psychological conflict.”
  • character development

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users feel that the character development is lacking originality and depth, with character designs perceived as uninspired and minimal effort evident. They suggest that improvements and more distinctive features are needed to make the characters stand out.

    • “It might be good someday, but they would have to put genuine care into the updates and add some sort of uniqueness other than the mimic feature and some half-assed character designs.”
    • “Would love to see some work on the character design and some more maps.”
    • “This is not to say that it is in no way bad in terms of level design, character design, and gameplay; it just lacks anything to make it different from, say, Lethal Company, which through mods can do the mimic feature.”
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Play Times

8h Median play time
15h Average play time
5-30h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 5 analyzed playthroughs
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MIMESIS is a survival management game with horror and science fiction themes. Common tags for MIMESIS include first-person, indie, psychological, exploration, atmospheric and others.

MIMESIS is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 15 hours playing MIMESIS.

MIMESIS was released on October 27, 2025.

MIMESIS was developed by ReLU Games, Inc..

MIMESIS has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked MIMESIS for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

MIMESIS is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include The Headliners, PILGRIM, Nuclear Nightmare, Burglin' Gnomes, Murky Divers and others.