
Review · Action · macOS · PC · Linux
Not The Robots
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 20 May 2026
macOS · PC · Linux
2DArray · 2013
LumiScore
63/100
Good
Growth (BDS)
48
Risk (RIS)
9
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
—
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.78 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Not The Robots is a roguelike stealth game that promotes strong cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic and critical thinking, and adaptive learning through its procedural levels and permadeath mechanics. Players must carefully plan their movements, utilize gadgets, and adapt to changing environments to succeed. The game also features a fully-voiced storyline, engaging players with its mysterious narrative.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.20 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
While the game's roguelike nature with permadeath and procedural levels can encourage extended play sessions, the inclusion of short, medium, and long game modes helps mitigate the risk of excessive engagement by providing clear stopping points. There are no monetization pressures, social risks, or significant content risks beyond mild tension from avoiding guards.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.