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Gang Beasts

Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC

Gang Beasts

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 15 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC · Linux · macOS

Double Fine Productions · 2014

LumiScore

57/100

Good

Growth (BDS)

41

Risk (RIS)

4

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

—

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.28
B2Social-emotional
0.47
B3Motor
0.65

Gang Beasts promotes social interaction and communication in a fun, chaotic party setting. It enhances hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time through its core gameplay mechanics. Players engage in strategic thinking and spatial awareness to outmaneuver opponents and utilize environmental hazards.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.17

The game features cartoonish but explicit violence, with characters being thrown into hazardous environments. While primarily a local multiplayer experience, competitive play can lead to some social toxicity. The game does not employ manipulative dopamine or monetization mechanics.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~2 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Gang Beasts safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Gang Beasts a LumiScore of 57/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play Gang Beasts?

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

What are the main risks of Gang Beasts?

The game features cartoonish but explicit violence, with characters being thrown into hazardous environments. While primarily a local multiplayer experience, competitive play can lead to some social toxicity. The game does not employ manipulative dopamine or monetization mechanics.