Bad North
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision
Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago
Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
45/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Bad North is a challenging strategy game that can help develop critical thinking and planning skills. Be aware that it contains cartoon violence with blood and themes of desperation. The roguelite nature means losing progress is part of the game, which can be frustrating for some children. Encourage your child to take breaks and discuss their strategies and feelings about wins and losses.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
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
No information available about named female characters or their conversations.
Parent Pro-Tip
Develops strong cognitive skills like strategy, problem-solving, and adaptive thinking. Encourages resilience and learning from failure.
What your child develops
Bad North is a real-time tactics roguelite that strongly develops cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, critical thinking, and adaptive challenge. Its roguelite nature encourages learning from mistakes and adapting strategies.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Your home is under attack. The king is dead at the hands of Viking invaders.