Review · Action · Android · iOS
Cut the Rope: Time Travel
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
Android · iOS
ZeptoLab · 2013
LumiScore
45/100
Caution
Cut the Rope: Time Travel is a puzzle game that significantly challenges problem solving and spatial awareness, offering an adaptive challenge.
Growth (BDS)
32
Risk (RIS)
25
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
E10+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.56 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Cut the Rope: Time Travel offers a delightful and engaging puzzle experience that significantly challenges problem-solving and spatial awareness skills. Players must strategically analyze each level, predict physics-based interactions, and adapt to new mechanics as they progress. The game's clear level structure and immediate feedback make it easy to learn and transfer skills to new challenges. It's a great tool for developing quick thinking and fine motor control.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.04 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The primary risk in Cut the Rope: Time Travel is the potential for mild frustration due to challenging puzzles, though this is mitigated by the game's encouraging design. While there are no direct monetary risks, the game does feature some indirect child-targeting through its association with a popular YouTube cartoon, which could subtly influence engagement with related content. The game is otherwise very low-risk.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.