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Struggling

Review · Action · Nintendo Switch · Xbox One · PC

Struggling

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 27 May 2026

Nintendo Switch · Xbox One · PC · PlayStation 4

Chasing Rats Games · 2020

LumiScore

76/100

Recommended

Growth (BDS)

62

Risk (RIS)

1

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

T

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.56
B2Social-emotional
0.70
B3Motor
0.65

Struggling offers a unique cooperative experience that fosters teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills through its innovative physics-based gameplay. Players will develop fine motor control and spatial awareness as they navigate challenging environments with a friend.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

The game's competitive local multiplayer mode could lead to minor frustration, and its grotesque aesthetic might be unsettling for some players. While there's some cartoon violence, it's not a core risk.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~2 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Struggling safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Struggling a LumiScore of 76/100. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

How long should kids play Struggling?

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

What are the main risks of Struggling?

The game's competitive local multiplayer mode could lead to minor frustration, and its grotesque aesthetic might be unsettling for some players. While there's some cartoon violence, it's not a core risk.