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Before We Leave

Review · Strategy · PC

Before We Leave

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PC

Balancing Monkey Games · 2021

LumiScore

69/100

Good

Before We Leave is a strategy game that encourages problem solving and strategic thinking through city-building and resource management, with mild risks from managing in-game disasters.

Growth (BDS)

53

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.90
B2Social-emotional
0.17
B3Motor
0.15

Before We Leave is a non-violent city building game that encourages strategic thinking, resource management, and creative problem-solving. Players rebuild civilization, discover ancient technologies, and expand across multiple planets, fostering a sense of accomplishment and long-term planning.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While largely non-violent, the game presents mild risks through managing disasters, ancient guardians, and planet-eating space whales, which could cause minor stress or frustration if not handled effectively. There are minimal social or monetization risks.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~3 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Before We Leave safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Before We Leave a LumiScore of 69/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Before We Leave appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Before We Leave, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Before We Leave?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Before We Leave is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Before We Leave?

While largely non-violent, the game presents mild risks through managing disasters, ancient guardians, and planet-eating space whales, which could cause minor stress or frustration if not handled effectively. There are minimal social or monetization risks.