SCP- [Demonstration]

by [SCP DEMONSTRATIONS]

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Stats

Live numbers from Roblox

Players

273

Visits

174,021,065

Upvotes

24,728

Downvotes

6,212

Rating

79.9%

Favorites

104,630

Average Playtime

6.00 Minutes

Game Updated

May 31, 2026

How popular is SCP- [Demonstration]?

How the game is trending over time

Concurrent players

273

New visits

+3,404,020

Like percent

79.922%

New likes

+591

About SCP- [Demonstration]

What the game is about and where to play it

SCP-173 [Demonstration] is a Roblox horror experience by the SCP DEMONSTRATIONS group centered on SCP-173, "The Sculpture" - the original SCP entity from the collaborative horror fiction project and one of the most culturally recognized horror creatures in internet history. Created in May 2020 and actively updated through April 2026, it has accumulated 167.4 million visits, placing it among the top horror titles on Roblox.

The game recreates the SCP-173 containment encounter as an interactive demonstration. SCP-173 is a concrete, statue-like humanoid with a simple but terrifying rule: it cannot move when being directly observed. The moment all players look away - or blink - it teleports closer. With only 5 players per server, coordination around collective blinking is the entire game:

🗺️ Containment area - Navigate the facility freely while keeping visual contact with SCP-173
🎭 Blink mechanic - Players blink periodically; during any collective blink, SCP-173 snaps forward
⚔️ Roleplay format - No fixed objectives; explore, interact with the SCP, or roleplay scenarios with others
⏳ Wandering behavior - SCP-173 now wanders the map (updated January 2026), adding unpredictability

The 5-player server cap is intentional - it creates maximum tension, because fewer players means fewer eyes watching SCP-173 and a higher chance of a synchronized blink. Players must communicate and stagger their blinks to keep The Sculpture locked in place. SCP-173 can no longer kill through obstacles as of January 2026, making corner cover slightly more viable.

SCP-173 [Demonstration] is the defining interactive SCP-173 experience on Roblox. For another entity from the same developer group, see SCP-096 Demonstration.

Available on

Yes

Mobile

Yes

Console

Yes

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What is SCP-173 [Demonstration] on Roblox?

SCP-173 [Demonstration] is a Roblox horror experience by SCP DEMONSTRATIONS where players encounter SCP-173, "The Sculpture" - a concrete humanoid that moves instantly when not being observed. The game has over 167.4 million visits since launching in May 2020 and is actively maintained.

Who made SCP-173 [Demonstration]?

SCP-173 [Demonstration] was created by the SCP DEMONSTRATIONS group and launched in May 2020. The same group created SCP-096 Demonstration and SCP-106 Demonstration. The game received its most recent update in April 2026.

How does the blink mechanic work in SCP-173?

SCP-173 cannot move as long as at least one player is looking directly at it. Players blink periodically, and any moment when all players blink simultaneously allows SCP-173 to snap to a new position. With only 5 players per server, coordinating blinks so that at least one player is always watching is the key survival strategy.

What are the objectives in SCP-173 [Demonstration]?

The game is a demonstration with no fixed objectives. Players can freely explore the containment area, interact with SCP-173, or roleplay scenarios with the other players on the server. The goal is experience and exploration rather than a win condition.

Does SCP-173 [Demonstration] have codes?

SCP-173 [Demonstration] does not have a confirmed active code system. Horror demonstration games from this group typically do not include ongoing code drops, but checking the in-game UI is worth confirming.