The Copycat is a story-driven adult adventure by PiggyBackRide Productions, built in Ren'Py with animated 3DCG visuals. It follows a student returning to school after a father's brutal killing, where bullying has intensified and a serial killer is active in St. Louis. You try to fit in, gain popularity, and protect the family you have left while uncovering the murder. The narrative centers on a male protagonist haunted by a bully, with sensitive themes around family, school pressure, and crime. Themes include bullying, horror, and corruption.
The current build is v1.3.0, released October 14, 2025, and development is ongoing. It is available for Windows, Linux, Mac, and Android, in English, without censorship. The version history also lists v1.1.0 material involving school life, prom, family pressure, a principal's reputation problem, and a desperate media outlet. The latest release carries the v1.3.0 label, while the noted earlier update adds scenes about returning to school, social conflict, and a risky prom choice.
Developer's description
Don't you just hate it when it's your first day back at school and your bully is waiting for you?
After your father was murdered in a brutal killing, you thought the relentless bullying at school would slow down, but it only got worse. While struggling to fit in, can you break out of your shell and become popular or will you watch your bully spoil the family you have left? As if that wasn't bad enough, a serial killer roams loose in St Louis and he seems to have set his eyes on someone very close to you...
Spoiler:
Content Spoiler
This is a story heavy game centered on the main character being haunted by his black bully as he tries to uncover his fathers murder.
WARNING
: This is a game involves sensitive themes such as bullying, Mom/bully NTR, interracial fetichism and strong language.
If you are even remotely put off by that stuff, I strongly advise you not to play this game at all.
I have zero interest in trying to sleepwalk you into playing a game you don't like.
v1.3.0
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v1.1.0
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v1.1.0
- Nothing would please Gretchen more than taking Savannah down a notch. But is it worth the risk?
- Returning to school, Jason is met up by a tormented stranger with whom he used to share a mutual friend
- Gretchen desperately tries to convince Jason of Savannah's true character. Is he letting his mother's opinion ruin prom?
- Jason gets an unexpected offer for a prom date, perhaps too unexpected?
- Principal Fairbanks needs help improving the schools reputation, perhaps she can be swayed to prevent her son from causing a disaster at prom?
- Going out with Savannah is no doubt going to upset some people at school. Some who have waited for their own turn to take a chance with her will want to set the record straight...
- Desperate for ratings, MCX plans a special on Savannah Steele’s prom night. But with tensions simmering beneath the surface, how long before this powder keg explodes?
v1.0.0
- Baby Gutta tries to drive a wedge between Aliyah and her husband, Mr. Garvey.
- Gretchen agreed to help Astrid, but is she really doing her any favors? Is this best handled by herself?
- If Calicoe asked Gretchen to spy on Jamal, how will things play out if Jamal finds out?
- If Gretchen tried to frame Dredd as the snitch, what are her options? Will she risk everything? What happens if she don't?
- Matt & Brian have uncovered a terrible secret they threaten to expose at prom. Will Jason have to go?
- Gretchen takes over Savannah's shifts at Hooters but a certain familiar customer comes in with a unusual suggestion that would greatly benefit Gretchens career. But is the price worth it?
- The dinner over at the Garvey's meets an abrupt end due to the behavior of the two female participants. Can the families see eye to eye?
- Jason finally confronts his mother regarding her betrayal. Does he have a confession of his own as well?
v0.9.0
- Savannah tries to get her brother to loosen up by inviting him to a party but he is seemingly unimpressed by her friends. But is their relationship truly beyond repair?
- Erin's antics puts her on collision course with Savannah and the two friends falling out is soon to be exploited by another party goer...
- Some of the power dynamics at school were slightly different this far back, but what caused them to change?
- Gretchen's increasingly erratic behavior creates a rift between her and her son, is their relationship salvageble at this point?
- Krystal will of course never hesitate to throw a fellow colleague under the bus if it means good ratings, but can GG still come out on top somehow?
- A friend of Jamal needs a favor, but what will be the consequences? And how will the biker gang respond to his reckless actions?
- Dramatic power shifts at MCX lead to new opportunities... but are they only for GG's rivals?
- Savannah continues to get under GG's skin... but does she owe her?
- Astrid confronts her dad after his inappropriate behavior, but would she rather go look for someone who already left her?
v0.8.0
- Slim Jones discusses the possibility of starting a family with the married woman whom he's having an affair with. The only problem is ...her current husband.
- Jason is tormented by the memories from the previous evening, but what did Monty mean by taking care of the problem? Jason is forced to take action to ensure the safety of his only remaining family member, but will it land him in hot water yet again?
- Nora decides to come to Vegas in support of her friend, but how will this affect her own fractioned family? And will there ever be a way back if the gang gets hold of her?
- Jamal wants to punish Gretchen for turning on him, or has he found a new plaything altogether? Does he even need her anymore?
- Gretchen struggles to navigate the gang politics as she knows there is a difference between being useful to the gang and being used by them.
- Calicoe wants Gretchen to help him in his divide and conquer tactics against treacherous gang members, but what about Gretchen's fleeting loyalties?
- Savannah is out partying with A-list celebrities, but does Jason fit into her world? Can he really measure up against this kind of competition? Is there something he can do to retain her interest? Or is his name already forever branded on Savannah's shit list?
v0.7.0
N/A
v0.0.6
N/A
v.0.0.5 Subscriber Release
N/A
v.0.0.4 Public Release:
Jason faces consequences from his actions during the party
Jamal's possessiveness intensifies, pressuring Gretchen for more
Savannah interviews with MCX, leaving Gretchen uncertain about navigating the new dynamics
A persistent fan starts harassing Gretchen publicly, raising concerns
A potential career lifeline emerges for Gretchen, but doubts linger
Brian is treated like a king back in school while Astrid is seemingly missing
Jamal ends his affair with the principal, leaving unanswered questions
Gretchen's infiltration reaches a boiling point as they meet a rival gang, but can she come out of this in one piece?
v.0.0.3 Public Release:
Major updates:
All the events right before and during the night of the party.
One alternative ending.
Minor updates:
Removed the font change during the dream sequence in the beginning because it wasn't supposed to be there. I hope this didn't confuse anyone.
Removed the font change when Gretchen is threatened during the phone call. I figured it would be too difficult to read if the killer would have his own font.
Fixed a song not playing during the "We love our cops" - ending.
Minor fixes.
A splash screen right when the game starts
v.0.0.2 Public Release:
In this chapter, Gretchen will attempt to retrive Jasons phone from his bully and ends up with a strange offer by chance. Jasons bullying increases in severity but he recieves sympathy from an unexpected source. The preparations for the party are ongoing, but will a party be enough to turn around his reputation? Jamals suspension from school is pending but the way he has avoided it so far hasn't been entirely coincidental...
The Copycat Pt.1 Version 0.0.1
This is the first public release of 'The Copycat' (version 0.0.1)
This demo will give you a taste of what the game is about.
Player reviews
Player rating2.5 / 5 · 20 ratings
Written reviews20 · avg 2.7★
Positive (4–5★)40%
Latest review2025-11-15
What players say
Polarized reception: fans praise dark NTR writing, while many dislike forced bad endings and offensive content.
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Players like
Hard NTR and fetish scenes appeal to genre fans
Dark, unpredictable story with well written characters
Attractive 3D visuals and hot female characters
Common complaints
Choices feel meaningless and often lead to bad endings
Forced cuckolding and emotional torture frustrate many players
Racial stereotypes and black bull content feel overused
Best for players who enjoy extreme NTR, dark stories, and fetish themes
Summarised from 20 written player reviews.
Sumpfbauer2025-11-15★★★★★
The Copycat [v1.3.0] About twenty minutes in, the fourth major choice popped up. I obviously picked the wrong one, because not even five minutes later I hit a Game Over - and that happened while I still felt the real…
andrew marcias2025-10-24★★★★★
Pros - I love huge tits and bimbos. This game has a good number of them. - I also love huge-titted women being fucked by huge dicks from what I consider to be "unattractive" guys (in terms of looks AND…
Dr. Ronald Leopold2025-10-22★★★★★
Lol this shit is a bit racist. There was something good about this game, but everything turned out in a rape-cuck-black People-fest. Jesus Christ. …