LumiKin
My Name is Mayo

Review · Simulation · PlayStation 4 · PS Vita · PC

My Name is Mayo

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 22 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · PS Vita · PC

Green Lava Studios · 2016

LumiScore

8/100

Avoid

Growth (BDS)

4

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

T

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.04
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.10

My Name is Mayo is a simple clicking game that offers a low-stress experience focused on unlocking achievements and discovering short stories. It provides minimal engagement for basic motor skills (tapping) and can offer a sense of accomplishment through its achievement system.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

While free of monetization and significant content risks, the game offers very limited cognitive or social-emotional development. Its competitive leaderboard could introduce minor social comparison, but the overall design is too simplistic to pose substantial risks.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~4 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is My Name is Mayo safe for kids?

LumiKin gives My Name is Mayo a LumiScore of 8/100. Significant risks make this hard to recommend for younger players.

How long should kids play My Name is Mayo?

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

What are the main risks of My Name is Mayo?

While free of monetization and significant content risks, the game offers very limited cognitive or social-emotional development. Its competitive leaderboard could introduce minor social comparison, but the overall design is too simplistic to pose substantial risks.