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Metacritic 8113+

Antihero

Versus Evil|2017StrategyIndie

LumiScore

53

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

90 min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

42/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should discuss the ethical implications of the game's theme, emphasizing that the actions within the game are not acceptable in real life. Encourage children to focus on the strategic and problem-solving aspects. Monitor competitive play for signs of frustration or negative social comparison.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Spatial Awareness3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
72
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
10
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
15
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)42/100

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
1/3
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.N/A — no named characters

Not enough information in the description to apply the Bechdel test.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can develop strategic thinking, problem-solving, and critical analysis skills. It also offers opportunities for competitive engagement and adaptive learning.

What your child develops

Antihero is a strategy game that encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical analysis as players manage a thieves' guild and navigate a competitive environment. The game also offers adaptive challenges through AI skirmishes and PvP multiplayer, fostering learning and transfer of skills.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~2hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

RUN A THIEVES' GUILD IN A GAS-LIT VICTORIAN UNDERWORLD. Antihero is a fast-paced digital board game with an (Oliver) Twist.