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Mighty No. 9

Review · Action · PS Vita · PlayStation 4 · Wii U

Mighty No. 9

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 16 May 2026

PS Vita · PlayStation 4 · Wii U · Linux · macOS · PC · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 · Xbox One · Nintendo 3DS

Abstraction Games · 2016

LumiScore

56/100

Good

Growth (BDS)

39

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.44
B2Social-emotional
0.27
B3Motor
0.45

Mighty No. 9 offers moderate benefits in problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, critical thinking, memory, and learning transfer. The cooperative multiplayer can foster teamwork.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

This game presents minimal risks, primarily a low level of cartoon violence.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~3 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Mighty No. 9 safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Mighty No. 9 a LumiScore of 56/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Mighty No. 9 appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Mighty No. 9 (E10+), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Mighty No. 9?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Mighty No. 9 is Up to 120 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Mighty No. 9?

This game presents minimal risks, primarily a low level of cartoon violence.