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Metacritic 8113+

Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

Troika Games|2001RPG

LumiScore

77

out of 100

Great pick for ages 13+ — low engagement risks

120min/day recommended

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

66/100

Good

Growth Value

Risk

9/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Arcanum is a classic, deep RPG with a focus on player choice and strategic thinking. Its lack of modern monetization schemes makes it a straightforward purchase. Be aware of the T-rated content, primarily fantasy violence.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Creativity5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
94
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
40
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)66/100

What your child develops

Arcanum offers a rich, deep RPG experience with extensive character customization, strategic combat, and multiple ways to approach quests. It fosters problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity in a vast, immersive world.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~1hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

An Industrial Revolution in a World of Magick Imagine a place of wonder, where magick and technology coexist in an uneasy balance, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. A place where great industrial cities house castle keeps and factories, home to Dwarves, Humans, Orcs and Elves alike.