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Metacritic 67

A Walk in the Dark

Flying Turtle Software|2013ActionArcadeIndie

LumiScore

59

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

42/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents can enjoy watching their child navigate the challenging levels and celebrate their progress in mastering the game's unique mechanics.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Fine Motor5/5
Reaction Time5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
54
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)42/100

What your child develops

A Walk in the Dark is an action platformer that challenges players with intricate level design and gravity inversion mechanics, fostering problem-solving, spatial awareness, and adaptive thinking. Its precise controls and challenging traps also enhance hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~1hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

In this action platformer you play as a cat, Bast, running through a dark fantasy world. You’ll be running, jumping and sliding with smooth and precise controls designed to make you feel like a cat.