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Arise: A Simple Story

Review · Adventure · PC · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch

Arise: A Simple Story

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 18 May 2026

PC · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4

Piccolo Studio · 2019

LumiScore

63/100

Good

Growth (BDS)

46

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

—

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.27
B3Motor
0.75

Arise: A Simple Story offers a poignant narrative experience that encourages empathy and emotional processing through its themes of love and loss. As a platformer, it significantly develops hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. The game also fosters spatial awareness and problem-solving through its environmental puzzles and navigation challenges.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

This game presents minimal risks, with no manipulative dopamine mechanics, monetization pressures, or social risks. Content risks are also very low, focusing on emotional themes rather than violence or mature content.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~3 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Arise: A Simple Story safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Arise: A Simple Story a LumiScore of 63/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play Arise: A Simple Story?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Arise: A Simple Story is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Arise: A Simple Story?

This game presents minimal risks, with no manipulative dopamine mechanics, monetization pressures, or social risks. Content risks are also very low, focusing on emotional themes rather than violence or mature content.