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The Four

Review · Action · PC

The Four

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 07 Jun 2026

PC

Song Weida · 2025

LumiScore

64/100

Good

Growth (BDS)

47

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

—

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.70
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.55

The Four is a challenging 2D platform puzzle game that promotes problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness through its unique elemental mechanics and intricate level design. Players will learn and adapt to new skills as they explore a world inspired by ancient Chinese mythology, offering a rewarding intellectual experience.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The Four presents minimal risks. As a single-player puzzle game with no monetization, social features, or explicit content, it avoids common pitfalls of engagement manipulation and social pressures. The primary challenge comes from its puzzles, which may lead to some frustration but are designed without punitive mechanics.

Heads up

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

Is The Four safe for kids?

LumiKin gives The Four a LumiScore of 64/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play The Four?

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

What are the main risks of The Four?

The Four presents minimal risks. As a single-player puzzle game with no monetization, social features, or explicit content, it avoids common pitfalls of engagement manipulation and social pressures. The primary challenge comes from its puzzles, which may lead to some frustration but are designed without punitive mechanics.