LumiKin
Metacritic 73

Black The Fall

Square Enix|2014ActionIndie

LumiScore

46

out of 100

Use with parental oversight — some design risks present

Up to120min/day

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

30/100

Limited

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Black The Fall is a puzzle-platformer with a mature theme set in a dystopian world. It encourages problem-solving and strategic thinking. Consider discussing the game's themes of oppression and rebellion with older children, but be aware of the propagandistic undertones.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Learning Transfer3/5
Adaptive Challenge3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
36
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
17
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)30/100

What your child develops

Black The Fall challenges players with environmental puzzles and stealth mechanics, encouraging problem-solving and strategic thinking. The companionship with the robot fosters a sense of empathy and loyalty. The dystopian setting and narrative offer a unique platform for critical thinking about political systems and individual agency.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~3hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Collector's Edition In addition to the core game, Black The Fall's Collector’s Edition includes the game's digital soundtrack, alongside a PDF artbook containing imagery from throughout the game's development process. Soundtrack listing: Track 1 [04:49]: Dessolation Track 2 [04:50]: Dissonant Track 3 [05:31]: Glitch Track 4 [06:24]: Hope Track 5 [14:41]: Landscape For Every Escapism Track 6 [02:29]: Outside Track 7 [10:51]: Postlude Track 8 [03:03]: Step Into The Light Track 9 [08:08]: The King Is Dead Track 10 [04:42]: Unexpected Friend Track 11 [03:41]: Uplifting Track 12 [02:35]: Void About the GameAfter decades of toil, an old machinist plots his escape from the oppressive grasp of the Communist regime.