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Metacritic 7813+

Awesomenauts

Ronimo Games|2012ActionStrategyIndie

LumiScore

54

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

60 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

55/100

Growth Value

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Adaptive Challenge
  • Teamwork

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$10/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to focus on positive teamwork and sportsmanship. Discuss the importance of managing emotions during competitive play and setting healthy time limits. Be mindful of in-game purchases for characters and customization, and discuss their value with your child.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Teamwork5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
56
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
47
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
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
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 to apply the Bechdel test based on the game description. It's a competitive action game.

Parent Pro-Tip

Focusing on teamwork and strategy can enhance collaborative skills and critical thinking. Developing hand-eye coordination and reaction time can be beneficial for various activities. Managing emotions in a competitive environment can build resilience.

What your child develops

Awesomenauts is a team-based action-strategy game that fosters strong teamwork and strategic thinking. Players must coordinate with their teammates to achieve objectives, requiring problem-solving, spatial awareness, and quick reactions. The game's adaptive challenge, driven by live opponents, ensures continuous engagement and learning transfer. It also helps develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$10/moPlaytime: ~7hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

In the primary game mode, two pre-selected character teams battle with each other to destroy the Solar Collector of another team that is inside the enemy base. Both sides are making their way through fights, fighting live opponents, drones and turrets.