Review · Adventure · Linux · macOS · PC

Disturbed

Item: Disturbed
Rating: 32
Author: LumiKin

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 23 May 2026

Linux · macOS · PC

Brad Moore · 2016

LumiScore

32/100

Avoid

Growth (BDS)

Risk (RIS)

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1	Cognitive	0.32
B2	Social-emotional	0.10
B3	Motor	0.00

Disturbed is a visual novel that explores mature themes of depression and addiction through a hand-drawn art style. Players engage with narrative choices and puzzles that require critical thinking and reading comprehension. The game can foster empathy by allowing players to experience the challenges of the protagonist's struggles.

Design risks

R1	Dopamine pressure		0.00
R2	Monetization		0.00
R3	Social risk		0.00

The game contains mature and potentially disturbing themes of depression, addiction, and implied violence. The horror elements and dark subject matter may be overwhelming for some players.

Heads up

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

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Parents ask…

Is Disturbed safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Disturbed a LumiScore of 32/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. Significant risks make this hard to recommend for younger players.

What age is Disturbed appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Disturbed?

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

What are the main risks of Disturbed?

The game contains mature and potentially disturbing themes of depression, addiction, and implied violence. The horror elements and dark subject matter may be overwhelming for some players.