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Andromeda: There is no god up here

Review · Platformer · PC

Andromeda: There is no god up here

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PC

Andromeda Project · 2016

LumiScore

75/100

Recommended

Andromeda is a challenging platformer that builds problem solving and strategic thinking, but contains moderate violence and scary elements.

Growth (BDS)

62

Risk (RIS)

5

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.90
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.75

Andromeda offers a challenging and immersive Metroidvania experience, fostering cognitive skills like problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, critical thinking, memory, creativity, and reading comprehension through its open-galaxy exploration, DNA-GUN mechanics, and rich lore. Players will develop fine motor skills and reaction time in its action-oriented gameplay.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains moderate violence and elements of fear/horror due to its 'dreadful alien life forms' and 'dark secret' narrative. While it avoids manipulative monetization and social risks, the 'hardcore experience' might lead to frustration for some players.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
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Parents ask…

Is Andromeda: There is no god up here safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Andromeda: There is no god up here a LumiScore of 75/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Andromeda: There is no god up here appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Andromeda: There is no god up here, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Andromeda: There is no god up here?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Andromeda: There is no god up here is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Andromeda: There is no god up here?

The game contains moderate violence and elements of fear/horror due to its 'dreadful alien life forms' and 'dark secret' narrative. While it avoids manipulative monetization and social risks, the 'hardcore experience' might lead to frustration for some players.