LumiKin
The Shivah

Review · Adventure · iOS · Linux · macOS

The Shivah

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 17 May 2026

iOS · Linux · macOS · Android · PC

Wadjet Eye Games · 2013

LumiScore

60/100

Good

Growth (BDS)

43

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

—

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.54
B2Social-emotional
0.47
B3Motor
0.10

The Shivah offers a rich narrative experience that encourages critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and empathy through its mystery-solving gameplay and exploration of moral dilemmas. Players engage deeply with character motivations and complex decision-making.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While generally low-risk, the game's themes of moral ambiguity and potential for violence, though not graphic, may require parental discretion. The single-player nature limits social development opportunities.

Heads up

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

Parents ask…

Is The Shivah safe for kids?

LumiKin gives The Shivah a LumiScore of 60/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play The Shivah?

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

What are the main risks of The Shivah?

While generally low-risk, the game's themes of moral ambiguity and potential for violence, though not graphic, may require parental discretion. The single-player nature limits social development opportunities.