Bastion
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
44/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Reading & Language
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
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Parent Pro-Tip
Bastion is an excellent choice for players who enjoy story-driven action RPGs. Its strong narrative, engaging combat, and lack of monetization pressures make it a safe and enriching experience. Encourage your child to pay attention to the story and experiment with different weapon and upgrade combinations.
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 provided in the game description to assess the Bechdel test.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game can help develop strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and reading comprehension. It also enhances motor skills like hand-eye coordination and reaction time, all within a safe, single-player environment free from social pressures or predatory monetization.
What your child develops
Bastion offers significant cognitive benefits through its engaging action RPG gameplay, fostering problem-solving, strategic thinking, and reading comprehension via its rich narration. Players also develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time through its combat system. The game encourages learning and adaptation with its varied challenges and upgrade paths.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
After the Calamity, most of the world was destroyed and seemingly everyone was turned to stone, except the Kid. As the Kid, players will have to flee collapsing city, in order to reach the Bastion, where the game’s narrator Rucks, will instruct players to collect the Cores.