LumiKin
Metacritic 54

Bedlam

Vision Games Publishing|2015ActionShooterIndie
Xbox OnePS4PCmacOS

LumiScore

53

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 17+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

36/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

1/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is a first-person shooter with mature themes and significant violence. It may be best suited for older teenagers and adults. Consider discussing the narrative themes and managing screen time due to the game's engaging nature.

Top Skills Developed

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
42
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
7
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)36/100

What your child develops

Bedlam offers a challenging first-person shooter experience that can enhance hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and strategic thinking. The narrative, based on a novel, provides a unique and engaging storyline, potentially encouraging reading and critical thinking about the themes presented.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~4hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

BEDLAM - THE GENRE JUMPING SHOOTER Bedlam is a unique FPS game based on a novel of the same name by cult Scottish author Christopher Brookmyre. Pitched as a shooter for those who survived online gaming in the 80s and 90s, Bedlam takes a look through an iconic time in online gaming and serves up some authentic gaming nostalgia with up-to-date graphics and gaming features.