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Beholder 3

Review · Puzzle · Nintendo Switch · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 4

Beholder 3

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 16 May 2026

Nintendo Switch · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PlayStation 5 · PC · macOS

Paintbucket Games · 2022

LumiScore

60/100

Good

Growth (BDS)

47

Risk (RIS)

16

Daily limit

90min

Age guidance

—

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.68
B2Social-emotional
0.33
B3Motor
0.15

Beholder 3 offers a rich narrative experience that encourages strategic thinking, critical analysis of ethical dilemmas, and deep engagement with a complex political system. Players will develop problem-solving skills and learn about the consequences of their choices in a totalitarian setting.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.30
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

The game's themes of manipulation, surveillance, and ethical compromise in a totalitarian state may be intense for some players. While not monetized, the narrative's compelling nature and the moral weight of decisions could lead to extended play sessions. The game also explicitly deals with the creation and spread of propaganda.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~4 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Beholder 3 safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Beholder 3 a LumiScore of 60/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play Beholder 3?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Beholder 3 is Up to 90 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Beholder 3?

The game's themes of manipulation, surveillance, and ethical compromise in a totalitarian state may be intense for some players. While not monetized, the narrative's compelling nature and the moral weight of decisions could lead to extended play sessions. The game also explicitly deals with the creation and spread of propaganda.