Review · Action · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4
Blasphemous
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · PC · Linux · macOS
The Game Kitchen · 2019
LumiScore
73/100
Recommended
Blasphemous is an action-adventure game that fosters problem-solving and strategic thinking, but features intense mature content.
Growth (BDS)
57
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.80 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.10 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.70 | |
Blasphemous offers significant cognitive benefits through its challenging, skilled combat and non-linear exploration, fostering problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness. The evocative narrative and customizable combat styles also encourage critical thinking and creativity. Motor skills, particularly hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, and reaction time, are highly developed due to the fast-paced action and responsive controls.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The primary risks in Blasphemous stem from its mature content, including high levels of violence with blood and gore, and a pervasive dark, horror-themed atmosphere. Strong language is also likely present, consistent with its M-rating.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.