Review · Action · PlayStation 5 · PlayStation 4 · PC
Maneater
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 16 May 2026
PlayStation 5 · PlayStation 4 · PC · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · Xbox Series S/X
Blindside Interactive · 2020
LumiScore
45/100
Caution
Growth (BDS)
29
Risk (RIS)
2
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
M
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.44 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
Maneater offers an engaging single-player action RPG experience where players can explore an open world, strategize evolutions, and develop critical thinking skills through hunting and survival challenges. It provides a unique perspective as a predator, fostering spatial awareness and reaction time.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The primary risk in Maneater is its high level of visceral violence, as players control a shark that tears apart humans and other marine life. While it avoids manipulative dopamine loops and monetization pressures, parents should be aware of the mature content.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.