LumiKin
Retention

Review · Adventure · PC

Retention

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 27 May 2026

PC

Sometimes You · 2015

LumiScore

25/100

Avoid

Growth (BDS)

14

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

—

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.28
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.00

Retention offers a unique narrative experience focused on introspection and memory recall. Players engage in problem-solving and critical thinking as they piece together a character's past, leading to various narrative outcomes. The game encourages reading and comprehension through its story-driven design.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risk is the implied distress from the character's accident and the reflective nature of the game, which could evoke mild existential themes. However, there are no significant dopamine manipulation, monetization, social, or explicit content risks identified.

Heads up

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

Parents ask…

Is Retention safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Retention a LumiScore of 25/100. Significant risks make this hard to recommend for younger players.

How long should kids play Retention?

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

What are the main risks of Retention?

The primary risk is the implied distress from the character's accident and the reflective nature of the game, which could evoke mild existential themes. However, there are no significant dopamine manipulation, monetization, social, or explicit content risks identified.