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The End Is Nigh

Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC

The End Is Nigh

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC · macOS

Nicalis · 2017

LumiScore

64/100

Good

The End Is Nigh is a challenging platformer that builds problem solving and spatial awareness, but contains dark and potentially disturbing themes.

Growth (BDS)

47

Risk (RIS)

2

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.62
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.65

The End Is Nigh is a challenging platformer that offers extensive content, including over 600 levels and numerous collectibles, fostering problem-solving, spatial awareness, memory, and reaction time. The game's adaptive challenge provides a rewarding experience for players seeking to master difficult gameplay.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features a dark and potentially disturbing theme with references to death, suffering, and decaying creatures, which may not be suitable for all players. While not manipulative in its design, the intense difficulty and 'stress!' mentioned could be a risk for some.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~4 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is The End Is Nigh safe for kids?

LumiKin gives The End Is Nigh a LumiScore of 64/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is The End Is Nigh appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for The End Is Nigh, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play The End Is Nigh?

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

What are the main risks of The End Is Nigh?

The game features a dark and potentially disturbing theme with references to death, suffering, and decaying creatures, which may not be suitable for all players. While not manipulative in its design, the intense difficulty and 'stress!' mentioned could be a risk for some.