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The Walking Dead: 400 Days

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The Walking Dead: 400 Days

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PS Vita · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox One · iOS · macOS · Xbox 360 · Android

Telltale Games · 2013

LumiScore

63/100

Good

The Walking Dead: 400 Days is a narrative adventure game that builds empathy and ethical reasoning through choices in a post-apocalyptic world, but contains mature content.

Growth (BDS)

46

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.60
B3Motor
0.25

The game encourages ethical reasoning, empathy, and critical thinking through its narrative choices and character interactions in a challenging post-apocalyptic world.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains mature content including violence, horror, and strong language, which may be intense for some players.

Heads up

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

Is The Walking Dead: 400 Days safe for kids?

LumiKin gives The Walking Dead: 400 Days a LumiScore of 63/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is The Walking Dead: 400 Days appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for The Walking Dead: 400 Days (M), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play The Walking Dead: 400 Days?

LumiKin's recommended play time for The Walking Dead: 400 Days is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of The Walking Dead: 400 Days?

The game contains mature content including violence, horror, and strong language, which may be intense for some players.