Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic vs My Friendly Neighborhood
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
My Friendly Neighborhood wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. My Friendly Neighborhood is $36.96 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic | My Friendly Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 55 | 69 |
| Quality | 71 | 91 |
| Value | 45 | 78 |
| Popularity | 33 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $39.99 | $3.03 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.5% positive | 96.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 58 | 11 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic
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Details and requirements
| Item | Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic | My Friendly Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 13, 2025 | July 18, 2023 |
| Developers | Steel Wool Studios | John Szymanski, Evan Szymanski |
| Publishers | ScottGames | DreadXP |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7 64-bit or later |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Quad Core 2.5 GHz or faster |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA 980 TI |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 15 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | — | 100% DirectX compatible card or onboard sound |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic or My Friendly Neighborhood?
My Friendly Neighborhood won the comparison against Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic worth buying over My Friendly Neighborhood?
Based on the metrics, My Friendly Neighborhood won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. My Friendly Neighborhood currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:09 PM UTC