
Review · Action · PlayStation 4
Statik
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 16 May 2026
PlayStation 4
Tarsier Studios · 2017
LumiScore
55/100
Good
Growth (BDS)
39
Risk (RIS)
5
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.46 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.37 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.25 | |
Statik challenges players with problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking as they navigate puzzles and escape a killer. Teamwork and communication are fostered in co-op mode, where players must collaborate to survive and solve mysteries. The adaptive challenge ensures that gameplay remains engaging and fresh.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.10 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The primary risks in Statik are related to fear and horror content, with a constant sense of dread and pursuit from a killer. While there is violence, it is not depicted graphically. The game's design encourages extended play sessions by penalizing breaks and lacking clear stopping points, and features near-miss and infinite play mechanics that could be mildly manipulative. There are no monetization pressures or social risks as there is no stranger chat or social features.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.