- Steam pricePrice
- $6.99$9.99-30%
- Release
- October 27, 2025Early access
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How co-op works
Four-player online co-op survival horror in which cursed rain spawns Mimesis creatures that perfectly imitate teammates. Players must communicate constantly to identify real allies from hostile doppelgangers while scavenging and escaping.
About this game
MIMESIS is a four-player online co-op survival horror game built around deception and paranoia. When cursed rain falls, Mimesis creatures appear and perfectly imitate your teammates, forcing the group to distinguish friend from foe in real time. The threat is not just the environment but the shapeshifters moving among you.
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Gameplay revolves around scavenging resources, navigating hostile environments, and surviving encounters with Mimesis. Communication is essential because any teammate could be a hostile copy. Players must verify identities through behavior, positioning, and voice, adding a layer of psychological tension to every decision. Trust becomes a resource as valuable as ammunition.
Early Access status means the game continues to evolve based on player feedback, with new maps, mechanics, and refinements planned. Sessions blend cooperative survival with social deduction, appealing to groups who thrive under communication pressure and enjoy horror that relies on mistrust rather than pure jump scares.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can team up in MIMESIS?
MIMESIS supports four-player online co-op. You and three friends work together to survive the cursed rain and the Mimesis creatures that imitate your squad.
How do you tell if a teammate is actually a Mimesis?
The game doesn't give you obvious markers. You need to communicate constantly with your team-verify identities through voice chat, watch for suspicious behavior, check positioning, and stay alert to anyone acting out of character. Trust and communication are your primary tools.
Is MIMESIS a finished game or still in development?
MIMESIS is currently in Early Access. The core co-op survival horror experience is playable now, but the developers are continuing to add new maps, mechanics, and improvements based on player feedback.
Do you need to use voice chat to play effectively?
Voice chat is highly recommended. Since Mimesis creatures perfectly imitate your teammates, constant communication is essential to verify identities and coordinate survival. The game is built around communication-heavy teamwork, so playing without it makes the experience much harder.