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Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic on Steam

Are you excited to dive into the creepy world of Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic, only to have your game crash seconds after launching on Steam? You’re not alone. Many players have reported the same frustrating issue—sudden crashes, freezing, or failure to start properly on PC.

Whether you’re facing game launch crashes, black screens, or performance hiccups, this guide will walk you through proven fixes to get you back in the game.

🔧 What Causes Secret of the Mimic to Crash?

The game crashing on Steam could be due to:

  • Corrupted or missing game files
  • Outdated graphics drivers
  • Compatibility issues on Windows
  • Insufficient permissions
  • Hardware or driver conflicts

Let’s go step-by-step through how to fix it.

✅ Step 1: Verify the Integrity of Game Files

Steam has a built-in feature that checks whether all the game files have downloaded properly.

How to do it:

  1. Open Steam and go to your Library.
  2. Find Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic.
  3. Right-click on the game title and select Properties.
  4. In the left-hand panel, click on Installed Files.
  5. Click “Verify integrity of game files.”

Steam will now scan your installation and re-download any missing or corrupted files. This may take a few minutes.

✅ Step 2: Run the Game as Administrator

Sometimes, Windows prevents games from accessing certain system-level resources. Running the game as an administrator can help fix that.

How to do it:

  1. After verifying the game files, click “Browse” from the Installed Files tab to open the game folder.
  2. Locate the main .exe file (e.g., FNaF_Mimic.exe).
  3. Right-click the file and select Properties.
  4. Go to the Compatibility tab.
  5. Check “Run this program as an administrator”.
  6. Click Apply, then OK.

Now launch the game again and see if the issue is resolved.

✅ Step 3: Update Your Graphics Drivers

Outdated or corrupted display drivers are a common cause of game crashes.

Here’s how to check and update:

  1. Go to your Windows Search Bar and type Device Manager.
  2. Expand the Display Adapters section.
  3. Right-click on your graphics card (e.g., NVIDIA or AMD).
  4. Click Update driver > Search automatically for drivers.

If no updates are found:

  • Copy the name of your graphics card, open your browser, and search:
    "Your GPU model + driver update"
  • Visit the official site (NVIDIA or AMD) and download the latest driver manually.

After installation, restart your computer and try launching the game again.

💡 Bonus Tips

If none of the above steps work:

  • Disable background overlays (Steam, Discord, GeForce Experience).
  • Ensure DirectX and Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables are updated.
  • Make sure Windows is up-to-date.

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