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Decay: The Mare

Review · Adventure · Xbox One · PC · Linux

Decay: The Mare

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Xbox One · PC · Linux · iOS · macOS

Daedalic Entertainment · 2015

LumiScore

39/100

Caution

Decay: The Mare is an adventure-puzzle game that develops problem solving and critical thinking, but involves significant horror and substance references.

Growth (BDS)

24

Risk (RIS)

2

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.40
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.15

Decay: The Mare offers a challenging psychological horror adventure with engaging puzzles and a deep story, fostering problem-solving, critical thinking, and spatial awareness. Its focus on narrative and puzzles provides a rich, immersive experience.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game's psychological horror theme involves significant fear and horror elements, along with explicit substance references related to the protagonist's addiction. While not employing manipulative design mechanics or monetization, its mature content requires careful consideration.

Heads up

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

Parents ask…

Is Decay: The Mare safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Decay: The Mare a LumiScore of 39/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is Decay: The Mare appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Decay: The Mare, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Decay: The Mare?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Decay: The Mare is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Decay: The Mare?

The game's psychological horror theme involves significant fear and horror elements, along with explicit substance references related to the protagonist's addiction. While not employing manipulative design mechanics or monetization, its mature content requires careful consideration.