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Metacritic 7513+

Alone With You

Benjamin Rivers|2016AdventureCasualIndie

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

52/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

35/100

Growth Value

  • Reading & Language
  • Communication
  • Empathy

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage discussions about the characters' motivations and choices, and the emotional themes explored in the story.

Top Skills Developed

Reading & Language5/5
Communication5/5
Empathy5/5
Critical Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
28
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
63
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
10
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)35/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Passes the test

Multiple named female characters (Yui, Miya, Eiko, Akira) are present. Yui and Miya are described as best friends, making it highly probable they talk to each other about topics other than men.

Parent Pro-Tip

This can help your child develop empathy, critical thinking skills, and a deeper understanding of social dynamics and emotional intelligence.

What your child develops

Alone With You is a visual novel that offers a rich narrative experience, fostering critical thinking and empathy through character interactions and story choices. It emphasizes reading and language comprehension, allowing players to delve into complex emotional situations and relationships.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Rei's high school life was a failure - he never made a single friend in three years. But suddenly, three months before his graduation, life gives him a chance to change everything, to brighten up the last months of school.