Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · macOS
GoNNER
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · macOS · PC · Linux · Android
Art in Heart · 2016
LumiScore
51/100
Good
GoNNER is an action platformer that builds strategic thinking and adaptive challenge through its unique gameplay, though competition can lead to social comparison.
Growth (BDS)
43
Risk (RIS)
37
Daily limit
60min
Age guidance
7+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.56 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.13 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
GoNNER is a challenging roguelike platformer that fosters strong cognitive skills like strategic thinking, learning transfer, and adaptive challenge through its procedurally generated levels and diverse abilities. Its fast-paced action and precise controls also enhance hand-eye coordination and reaction time.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.70 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.44 | |
The game's competitive leaderboards and daily challenges, combined with its roguelike nature, can create social comparison, competitive toxicity, and a sense of loss aversion. The daily-only challenges also introduce a mild element of FOMO.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.