Roblox is often seen as a platform full of fun, light-hearted games—but if you’re looking for something darker, scarier, and more immersive, then The Mimic might be the experience you’ve been waiting for. This horror game is one of Roblox’s best-kept (and most terrifying) secrets, blending Japanese folklore, stunning visuals, and psychological horror into a chilling multiplayer experience.
Whether you’re new to horror games or a veteran of spine-tingling adventures, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about The Mimic—what it is, how to play, and what’s coming next.
🎭 What Is The Mimic?
The Mimic is a horror adventure game on Roblox inspired by Japanese urban legends and ghost stories. It is structured like a collection of short horror novels, with each story contained in its own “book.” These books take you through dark, eerie settings with sinister monsters, jump scares, and puzzle-solving, all while uncovering tragic and horrifying tales.
Key Features:
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Multiplayer Co-op (1–10 players)
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Multiple books with unique stories
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Puzzle-solving, exploration, and survival
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Atmospheric horror based on Japanese myths
If you’ve played horror games like P.T., Until Dawn, or even Silent Hill, you’ll feel right at home. The Mimic delivers a serious horror experience—not for the faint of heart!
📚 All Mimic Books (So Far)
The Mimic is divided into multiple Books, with more planned in the future. Each book has its own setting, protagonist, and storyline, loosely connected through lore. As of now, here are the books you can play:
Book I: Control
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Main Character: Yasu Masashige
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Story: Yasu returns to his old high school to search for missing friends and stumbles into a cursed realm where he must battle a monstrous entity to save his family line.
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Antagonist: Sama, a dark being tied to the family’s curse.
Book II: Jealousy
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Main Character: Isamu Uchiumi
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Story: Following the death of his brother, Isamu encounters the terrifying Umibozu, a mythical sea spirit. He is pulled into a nightmare world filled with grief, revenge, and deadly spirits.
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Antagonist: Enzukai and the Umibozu.
Book III: Rebirth (Coming Soon)
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Antagonists: Yuma
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Protagonist: Not yet revealed.
Book IV: Rage (Coming Soon)
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Antagonists: Netamo
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Protagonist: To be announced.
👥 All Known Mimic Characters
The game’s lore features a wide range of characters—both human and supernatural. These characters often tie into the game’s mythos and cultural influences. Here’s a list of many you’ll encounter:
Main Characters
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Yasu Masashige – Book I protagonist
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Isamu Uchiumi – Book II protagonist
Key Antagonists
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Sama – Main demon in Book I
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Enzukai & Umibozu – Book II threats
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Yuma – Rebirth antagonist
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Netamo – Rage antagonist
Other Characters
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Kusonoki Masashige
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Shaku
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Kuriko
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Biwaki
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Kaito
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Mihari
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Tokito
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Megumi
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Saigomo
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Shizu
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Daku Masashige
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Keiko Masashige
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Evil God
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Gashadokuro
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Shinigami
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Kyogi
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Jikininki
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Nejibishoma
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Yurei
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And many more from additional game modes like The Witch Trials and Halloween Trials.
These characters often appear as either guides, spirits, or horrors lurking in the dark.
🎮 How to Play The Mimic
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Open Roblox and search for The Mimic or visit the game’s official Roblox page.
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Launch the game and enter the main menu.
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Select the Book (story) you want to play.
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You can play solo or with friends (up to 10 players).
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Begin your journey, solve puzzles, escape monsters, and survive the terror.
⚠️ Note: Use headphones and play in a dark room if you want the full horror experience—you’ve been warned!
👹 Upcoming Spin-off: Yōkai
While The Mimic’s next chapters (Rebirth and Rage) are still in development, fans of the series can look forward to Yōkai—a multiplayer survival horror spin-off set to release soon.
Inspired by Dead by Daylight and Piggy, Yōkai will feature:
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Asymmetrical gameplay
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One killer (the Yokai) vs. multiple survivors
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Tense escape-based mechanics
Players will take on the role of either survivor or terrifying Yokai spirits, battling it out in thrilling rounds of hide-and-seek horror.
