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Beholder 2

Review · Adventure · Nintendo Switch · PC · Android

Beholder 2

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Nintendo Switch · PC · Android · iOS · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · macOS · Linux

Alawar Entertainment · 2018

LumiScore

59/100

Good

Beholder 2 is an adventure and strategy game that builds strategic thinking, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning through complex dilemmas in a dystopian setting.

Growth (BDS)

44

Risk (RIS)

10

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.56
B2Social-emotional
0.43
B3Motor
0.15

Beholder 2 challenges players with complex ethical dilemmas and strategic decision-making in a totalitarian setting, promoting critical thinking and understanding of societal structures. The game encourages reading comprehension through its narrative-heavy gameplay.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.17
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

The game's strong themes of propaganda and moral ambiguity, set in a dystopian state, may be intense for younger players. While there are no direct monetization risks, the game's focus on individual advancement within a corrupt system could be seen as promoting a cynical worldview.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~5 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Beholder 2 safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Beholder 2 a LumiScore of 59/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Beholder 2 appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Beholder 2 (M), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Beholder 2?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Beholder 2 is Up to 120 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Beholder 2?

The game's strong themes of propaganda and moral ambiguity, set in a dystopian state, may be intense for younger players. While there are no direct monetization risks, the game's focus on individual advancement within a corrupt system could be seen as promoting a cynical worldview.