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Do Not Feed the Monkeys

Review · Adventure · Linux · Android · PlayStation 4

Do Not Feed the Monkeys

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Linux · Android · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · Xbox One · PC · macOS · iOS

Alawar Entertainment · 2018

LumiScore

66/100

Good

Do Not Feed the Monkeys is a simulation game that builds problem solving and critical thinking through ethical dilemmas, but involves voyeurism.

Growth (BDS)

51

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

9+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.74
B2Social-emotional
0.40
B3Motor
0.10

Do Not Feed the Monkeys is a unique simulation game that challenges players with complex ethical dilemmas and resource management. It fosters critical thinking, strategic planning, and empathy as players decide the fate of observed individuals. The game heavily relies on reading and understanding information, enhancing language skills, and offers high replayability through branching narratives and multiple endings.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game's core mechanic of voyeurism and invading privacy, while simulated, could desensitize players to real-world privacy concerns. While free from manipulative monetization, its resource management system could create mild pressure to continue playing to avoid in-game penalties. The game contains pixelated violence and nudity, making it potentially unsuitable for younger audiences.

Heads up

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

Is Do Not Feed the Monkeys safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Do Not Feed the Monkeys a LumiScore of 66/100, recommended for ages 9 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Do Not Feed the Monkeys appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 9+ for Do Not Feed the Monkeys, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Do Not Feed the Monkeys?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Do Not Feed the Monkeys is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Do Not Feed the Monkeys?

The game's core mechanic of voyeurism and invading privacy, while simulated, could desensitize players to real-world privacy concerns. While free from manipulative monetization, its resource management system could create mild pressure to continue playing to avoid in-game penalties. The game contains pixelated violence and nudity, making it potentially unsuitable for younger audiences.