HorrorMedium Risk
The Mimic
Ages 12+
Has ChatIn-App PurchasesMultiplayer
About This Game
A story-driven horror game drawing on Japanese folklore. Players work through multiple "Books" (chapters), each featuring distinct entities, environments, and narrative puzzles rooted in Japanese mythology.
Why Kids Love It:
The rich lore and chapter-based structure feel like interactive horror episodes. Solving puzzles and uncovering the story together with friends is highly engaging for older kids.
What Parents Should Know
- Intense horror imagery and frequent jump scares — not appropriate for young or anxiety-prone children
- Dark themes drawn from folklore include death, possession, and supernatural violence
- Chapter updates keep introducing new scary content, so difficulty to "outgrow" the game
Positive Aspects
- No voice chat reduces exposure to strangers
- Encourages interest in Japanese culture and storytelling
- Puzzle-solving elements promote critical thinking
- Cosmetic-only purchases keep gameplay fair
Questions to Ask Your Kid
Use these conversation starters to better understand your child's experience:
- 1What is the story about? Tell me about the Japanese myths the game uses.
- 2Do any of the scenes feel too scary or upsetting? It's okay to stop and take a break.
- 3How do you and your team figure out the puzzles together?
Roblox Settings to Check
- •Chat privacy — Friends Only recommended
- •Account Restrictions (for under 13)
- •Assess child's comfort with horror before allowing unsupervised play
- •Spending PIN to prevent surprise Robux purchases
Worried about chat or in-game messages in The Mimic? Many parents use Bark to monitor messages without reading every chat themselves. Disclosure