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The Great Smog

Review · Action · PC

The Great Smog

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 07 Jun 2026

PC

JFI GAMES · 2025

LumiScore

77/100

Recommended

Growth (BDS)

73

Risk (RIS)

20

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

—

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.76
B2Social-emotional
0.87
B3Motor
0.45

The Great Smog offers a rich cooperative action-RPG experience set in a unique post-apocalyptic London. Players engage in strategic thinking, problem-solving, and ethical reasoning through faction choices, while also enjoying creative crafting and airship customization. The high challenge and adaptive gameplay foster learning and perseverance.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.43
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features high levels of violence and fear/horror due to mutant encounters. While free from monetization pressures and social risks, its roguelike nature with variable rewards and high stakes could lead to extended play sessions and a sense of escalating commitment.

Heads up

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

Is The Great Smog safe for kids?

LumiKin gives The Great Smog a LumiScore of 77/100. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

How long should kids play The Great Smog?

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

What are the main risks of The Great Smog?

The game features high levels of violence and fear/horror due to mutant encounters. While free from monetization pressures and social risks, its roguelike nature with variable rewards and high stakes could lead to extended play sessions and a sense of escalating commitment.