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Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Review · Adventure · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC

Chicory: A Colorful Tale

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC · macOS

Finji · 2021

LumiScore

69/100

Good

Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an adventure game that builds problem solving and creativity as players color and draw to explore its world.

Growth (BDS)

54

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

E

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.62
B2Social-emotional
0.53
B3Motor
0.35

Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an adventure game that fosters creativity through its core mechanic of drawing and coloring the world. It also encourages problem-solving and strategic thinking as players navigate puzzles and environmental manipulation. The game promotes positive social interactions through its cast of animal characters and optional local co-op, encouraging teamwork and communication. Players will also engage their spatial awareness and memory while exploring the world and learning new paint abilities.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

While Chicory: A Colorful Tale is generally low-risk, some mild social comparison might occur due to the collectible nature of clothes, plants, and furniture, allowing for customization that could be showcased or compared. The game does not feature microtransactions, loot boxes, or battle passes, nor does it have stranger chat, mitigating many common monetization and social risks. The game's gentle nature and focus on creativity make it a low-risk option for most children.

Heads up

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

Is Chicory: A Colorful Tale safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Chicory: A Colorful Tale a LumiScore of 69/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play Chicory: A Colorful Tale?

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

What are the main risks of Chicory: A Colorful Tale?

While Chicory: A Colorful Tale is generally low-risk, some mild social comparison might occur due to the collectible nature of clothes, plants, and furniture, allowing for customization that could be showcased or compared. The game does not feature microtransactions, loot boxes, or battle passes, nor does it have stranger chat, mitigating many common monetization and social risks. The game's gentl