Review · Indie · Android · Nintendo Switch · Linux
Baba Is You
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
Android · Nintendo Switch · Linux · macOS · PC · iOS
Hempuli Oy · 2019
LumiScore
53/100
Good
Baba Is You is an indie puzzle game that significantly develops problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking by manipulating game rules.
Growth (BDS)
38
Risk (RIS)
11
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
—
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.84 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.10 | |
Baba Is You significantly develops a child's problem-solving and critical thinking skills by requiring them to manipulate game rules to achieve objectives. Its unique mechanic encourages immense creativity and strategic planning, fostering deep understanding of logical systems and how to adapt learned principles to new challenges.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
Given its single-player, logic-focused nature, Baba Is You presents minimal risks. There are no social pressures, monetization schemes, or concerning content. The primary 'risk' is the potential for frustration with particularly challenging puzzles, though this is a common aspect of the puzzle genre.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Regulatory compliance · DSA·GDPR-K·ODDS
- DSA:Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:Estimated from review data. Game has natural stopping points and low session-extension risk.