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Mimic Search

Short first-person horror about a police officer hunting a mimic

Gemezl · Released May 2, 2024

AdventureIndieFree To Play

Reviews
Very Positive
88% of 1,137
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
May 1, 2024
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 750
2 GB RAM · 1.5 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Mimic Search?

You play a police officer investigating a mimic attack in a snowy open world. This free, first-person horror game centers on exploring the area to find and stop the creature.

For you if...

  • +you prefer solo horror that fits into a short session

Not for you if...

  • −you want sustained action rather than slow exploration

What players say

88% of 1,137 reviews are positive

Players praise the atmosphere and VHS-style visuals. Some criticize the basic gameplay and find the scares mild.

Screenshots and trailer

Mimic Search screenshot 1

Mimic Search system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 750, 2 GB RAM, 1.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 or later
Processor
Intel Core i5 4460
Graphics
GeForce GTX 750 or AMD Radeon 6870
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
1500 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Mimic Search have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Mimic Search run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
5
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Mimic Search use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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