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Not The Robots

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

B1Cognitive
0.78
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
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

R1Dopamine pressure
0.20
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social 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.
Avg playtime~3 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Not The Robots safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Not The Robots a LumiScore of 63/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play Not The Robots?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Not The Robots is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Not The Robots?

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.