LumiKin
Metacritic 69

Before We Leave

Balancing Monkey Games|2021Strategy

LumiScore

64

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

90 min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

53/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to discuss their strategies for managing resources and expanding their civilization. Talk about how they overcome challenges like space whales or environmental disasters. This game offers a great opportunity to develop planning and problem-solving skills in a relaxed setting.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
94
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
10
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
15
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)53/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

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 to determine Bechdel test result.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is excellent for developing cognitive skills such as strategic thinking, resource management, and problem-solving. Its non-violent nature and self-paced gameplay make it a good choice for focused, calm engagement.

What your child develops

Before We Leave is a non-violent city-building game that promotes strategic thinking, resource management, and problem-solving skills. Players rebuild civilization, manage complex systems, and adapt to challenges, fostering cognitive development in a calm, self-paced environment.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Before We Leave is a non-violent city building game set on multiple planets in your own cozy corner of the universe. Your people emerge from a long period hidden underground and they’ve forgotten the world above.