Review · Action · PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4
Friday the 13th: The Game
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 15 May 2026
PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch
IllFonic · 2017
LumiScore
69/100
Good
Growth (BDS)
60
Risk (RIS)
17
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
M
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.66 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.53 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.55 | |
Friday the 13th: The Game encourages strategic thinking, problem-solving, and quick reactions as players navigate unpredictable survival scenarios. When playing as counselors, it fosters teamwork and communication to achieve common goals. The adaptive challenge ensures players are constantly learning and improving their skills.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.23 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.28 | |
The game features intense violence and horror themes, with brutal depictions of killing. While it offers cooperative play, the competitive nature and the option for players to abandon teammates can lead to social friction. The presence of microtransactions for cosmetic unlocks could encourage continued engagement.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–10/mo.