Mimesis

About Mimesis

Mimesis is a co-op survival horror title from ReLU Games, Inc., published by Krafton and landing on PC this October 27, 2025. The premise involves four strangers riding an old tram while cursed rain turns anyone it touches into perfect copies of their friends. These mimics mimic voices, actions, and memories to infiltrate your group. You must scavenge for fuel and parts during the day while surviving at night when the rain returns. If the tram stops moving, the threat becomes unavoidable. This indie adventure relies entirely on suspicion and teamwork to keep the vehicle rolling through a collapsing society.

Gameplay

Sessions revolve around managing your tram while hunting for resources in dangerous zones. You spend daylight hours exploring ruins to gather fuel and spare parts needed to keep the engine running. Nightfall triggers the horror element as the rain begins to fall. Your teammates might be real or Mimeses, so you must verify identities constantly through dialogue or specific actions. The game forces you to make quick decisions about who to trust and who to leave behind. Controls feel tense and deliberate since every interaction carries a risk of betrayal. You play in four-player co-op where communication is vital but potentially dangerous. If the tram halts, the mimics swarm immediately.

What Players Think

Players on PlayPile rate Mimesis 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 340 reviews. The community mood leans heavily toward "tense" and "suspicious," with 89 percent of users noting high stress levels during night cycles. Average playtime sits at 14 hours for a single campaign, though many groups report replaying sessions to test different trust mechanics. Completion rates hit 76 percent among those who finished the story. Review snippets frequently mention how the mimics copy specific friend habits so well that they cause genuine panic. One user noted, "I didn't know if my best friend was real or a monster until we ran out of ammo." Critics praise the audio design for hiding subtle voice changes that only close listening reveals.

PlayPile's Take

Mimesis costs $6.80 at Green Man Gaming and offers 25 distinct achievements for completionists. This game suits groups who enjoy psychological tension over pure combat skills. The price point makes it accessible for a quick horror session with friends. You will spend more time talking and doubting your allies than shooting enemies, which defines the entire experience. If you dislike paranoia or prefer straightforward action, skip this title. The achievement list rewards perfect co-op runs where no one gets exposed as a mimic. It delivers a tight, stressful loop that works best when played with people you know well.

Storyline

MIMESIS: The Fall of Society and Our Struggle One day, a strange rain started to fall. At night, heavy rain poured down, and those who got wet changed into something else. They were no longer human. They copied voices, actions, and even memories of others—Mimeses. Nobody knows why this happens or how to stop it. All we know is that we have to keep moving. Our Only Hope: The Tram Four survivors. We were lucky to find an old tram that still worked. Now, it is the only place where we can escape the rain. During the day, we stop the tram and search for supplies. Without fuel and spare parts, we won’t be able to keep moving. At night, the cursed rain returns. If the tram stops, they will come. Trust But Question Hope didn’t last long. I used to trust my teammates. But Mimeses can copy people perfectly. Is the person next to me really my ally?