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SEVERANCE

Review · Action · PC

SEVERANCE

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 07 Jun 2026

PC

Sykes Games · 2025

LumiScore

61/100

Good

Growth (BDS)

45

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

—

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.43
B3Motor
0.45

Severance promotes teamwork and communication in a thrilling co-op environment, challenging players with problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical analysis as they investigate paranormal phenomena or creatively manipulate the environment as the ghost. It also hones hand-eye coordination and reaction time.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.17

The game's horror elements contribute to high fear and horror risk. While it avoids manipulative monetization and dopamine mechanics, the online co-op nature could lead to minor social comparison. The asymmetrical gameplay might introduce some competitive toxicity, though stranger chat is absent.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
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Parents ask…

Is SEVERANCE safe for kids?

LumiKin gives SEVERANCE a LumiScore of 61/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play SEVERANCE?

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

What are the main risks of SEVERANCE?

The game's horror elements contribute to high fear and horror risk. While it avoids manipulative monetization and dopamine mechanics, the online co-op nature could lead to minor social comparison. The asymmetrical gameplay might introduce some competitive toxicity, though stranger chat is absent.