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Metacritic 7717+

As Dusk Falls

INT./NIGHT|2022Adventure

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

69/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

55/100

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

Engage with your child during gameplay, discussing the choices made and their implications. This can be a powerful tool for fostering conversations about ethics, consequences, and empathy in a safe, fictional context.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Reading & Language5/5
Empathy5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
60
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
60
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)55/100

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
2/3

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

Features multiple named female characters who speak to each other about topics other than men.

Parent Pro-Tip

Co-playing or discussing the game can transform a potentially intense experience into a valuable learning opportunity, enhancing critical thinking and emotional intelligence.

What your child develops

As Dusk Falls offers a deeply engaging narrative experience that fosters critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and empathy through its choice-driven story. Players must consider the complex consequences of their decisions, promoting a deeper understanding of human behavior and moral dilemmas.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~7hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

One town. Two families.