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Baldi’s highschool

Review · Educational · PC · macOS · Linux

Baldi’s highschool

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 31 May 2026

PC · macOS · Linux

generalperson7890 · 2021

LumiScore

33/100

Avoid

Growth (BDS)

20

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.26
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.35

Baldi's Highschool, a fan-made horror game, offers some basic cognitive engagement through spatial awareness and memory as players navigate the school and evade threats. It also requires some reaction time for quick responses. The game's core mechanic, derived from Baldi's Basics, involves rudimentary math challenges.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risk in Baldi's Highschool is its horror content, designed to evoke fear and suspense. While likely cartoonish, it could be unsettling for younger or sensitive players.

Heads up

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

Parents ask…

Is Baldi’s highschool safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Baldi’s highschool a LumiScore of 33/100. Significant risks make this hard to recommend for younger players.

How long should kids play Baldi’s highschool?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Baldi’s highschool is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Baldi’s highschool?

The primary risk in Baldi's Highschool is its horror content, designed to evoke fear and suspense. While likely cartoonish, it could be unsettling for younger or sensitive players.