FNAF: Secret of the Mimic

GAME INFO

Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic is the New Horror Game of the FNAF Saga – Escape from the Mimic!

Five Nights at Freddy's Secret of the Mimic (also known as FNAF SOTM) is the latest installment in Scott Cawthon’s horror games, creator of the iconic FNAF saga.

In this new Survival Horror, get ready to face completely new challenges as you dive into the mystery behind the creator of the most disturbing animatronic (Fazbear). You’ll find all the endings, story, characters and other details in our review, as well as how to download and play it for free (a very well-made fangame version).

 

In Secret of the Mimic the first-person perspective returns. As the protagonist of this terrifying game, you play as Arnold, entering Murray’s Costume Workshop — an inventor who disappeared and a former Fazbear Entertainment collaborator.

The building has been abandoned for years, and many disturbing stories have been told about what happens inside. Edwin Murray was none other than the creator of Fazbear, the fearsome animatronic from the infamous pizzeria in the FNAF games.

You decide to go inside, unaware of the nightmare awaiting you. You'll find dozens of animatronic prototypes throughout the workshop, but this is only the beginning. As the hours pass, exploring the place will become increasingly strange.

Your mission will be to uncover the secrets behind the technology that made Fazbear possible — and escape alive! But the best (or worst) is yet to come: you'll discover that the inventor created an endoskeleton capable of adapting and transforming into any character — and it will come after you!

Besides your own wit and skill to explore without making noise, you’ll have some tools, gadgets and secret documents to help you investigate thoroughly.

This game clearly shows a leap in graphic quality, with very well-crafted environments, combined with first-person gameplay mechanics and a soundtrack that delivers an immersive and tense experience, where every step could be your last.

The new villain (Mimic) is simply disturbing — a creation designed to scare, confuse and eliminate anyone who tries to uncover the secrets of its creator.

The story of this game brings new mysteries to unravel within the franchise lore. What did Edwin Murray do? Why was he imprisoned? Why did he create the Mimic? These and other questions are the ones you’ll have to uncover as you progress and investigate.

With gameplay and performance far superior to previous entries, this survival game is perfect for both FNAF fans and newcomers. If you love being scared, this is a must-play.

In conclusion, our review revealed a game where chases and fighting enemies in near total darkness immerse you in something deeply unsettling, while still following the essence of the early games — but with totally changed gameplay. Will you dare to enter the costume workshop? Soon you’ll know how to play for free.

Pros and Cons

The best of this game: the graphic style, the first-person gameplay, believable characters.

The worst: since it is a recent release, there are some bugs (although the latest updates are fixing them).

Characters

Arnold

Arnold is the protagonist of the story, a curious investigator looking to uncover the technological secrets behind the animatronics. He decides to enter the old abandoned costume workshop.

Edwin Murray

Edwin Murray is an engineer at Fazbear Entertainment, tasked with creating entertainment animatronics. For some reason, he abandoned the workshop with the Mimic inside.

Jackie

Jackie is a highly disturbing clown animatronic. Half of its body is connected by a spring to a box from which it jumps out unexpectedly.

Other Characters

Other characters you will discover in FNAF Secret of the Mimic include: Big Top, Clean-O-Vac, Digi-Typer, Nurse Dollie, F10-N4, Mr. Helpful and Mrs. Helpful, among others.

Video Review and All Endings of FNAF Secret of the Mimic

The best way to get to know this game is through a gameplay in Spanish, and nothing beats the hilarious videos with a touch of humor by Markiplier (a content creator with over 38 million followers on his video channel).

Watch now and enjoy his video:

You can also learn the story and all endings of Secret of the Mimic in this video by Sunam Napster, along with his theories.

Release Date

Five Nights at Freddy's Secret of the Mimic was announced on August 4, 2024 and released on June 13, 2025 for Windows (on Steam) and PS5.

How to Download and Play FNAF Secret of the Mimic for Free (Mobile Fangame)

There is no official version or demo of the game, but you can try a fan-made version of FNAF that has been heavily discussed on social media due to its quality. If you want to play Five Nights at Freddy's Secret of the Mimic for free, follow these steps:

 

1. Click on the "PLAY NOW" button located at the top left of this same post.
2. Wait for the link to load toward the game page on the Gamejolt website.
3. Click on the image or the lower text "Play FNAF Secret of the Mimic for free".
4. The link to Gamejolt will open.
5. Click the Download button.
6. The download of a file will begin (size: 814 MB).
7. Enjoy!

Recommended Technical Requirements

• Operating system: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
• CPU: Intel i5 (64 bit)
• RAM: 16 GB
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB (or similar)
• Free storage space: 20 GB

If you are a fan of FNAF-style survival horror games, check out some of our most terrifying reviews: Bou's Revenge, FNAF Help Wanted 2, FNAF Plus, Killer in Purple 2 or Granny Remake.

FNAF Secret of the Mimic was created by ScottGames (Scott Cawthon) and developed by Steel Wool Studios. If you want to check more information and learn about the latest news or updates, visit the Steel Wool Studios website or their Facebook profile.

You can purchase the full official version on Steam.