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Guts and Glory

Review · Action · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One

Guts and Glory

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 24 May 2026

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

tinyBuild · 2017

LumiScore

60/100

Good

Growth (BDS)

43

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

M

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.60
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.65

Guts and Glory offers a unique blend of challenging physics-based racing and creative freedom through its level editor. Players can develop problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, and reaction time while navigating intricate tracks and designing their own. The emphasis on user-generated content provides endless replayability and fosters creativity.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features intense violence, including dismemberment and running over pedestrians, which may be disturbing for some players. While it lacks manipulative monetization or social risks, the graphic content requires careful consideration, especially given its ESRB M rating.

Heads up

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

Parents ask…

Is Guts and Glory safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Guts and Glory a LumiScore of 60/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play Guts and Glory?

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

What are the main risks of Guts and Glory?

The game features intense violence, including dismemberment and running over pedestrians, which may be disturbing for some players. While it lacks manipulative monetization or social risks, the graphic content requires careful consideration, especially given its ESRB M rating.