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Metacritic 736+

Astroneer

System Era Softworks|2019AdventureIndie

LumiScore

71

out of 100

Great for most ages — low engagement risks

Up to120min/day

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

57/100

Good

Growth Value

Risk

5/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Astroneer is an excellent game for fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. Encourage your child to experiment with different base designs and exploration strategies. While there are no forced stopping points, the game's progression through distinct tasks allows for natural breaks. Discuss resource management and planning with your child.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Creativity5/5
Learning Transfer5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
76
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)57/100

What your child develops

Astroneer encourages creativity, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning through its open-ended exploration and base-building mechanics. Players learn to manage resources, design functional structures, and adapt to challenging environments.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~9hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Explore and reshape distant worlds! Astroneer is set during a 25th century gold rush where players must explore the frontiers of outer space, risking their lives in harsh environments for the chance of striking it rich.