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Metacritic 556+

Dakar 18

Deep Silver|2018Racing
PCPS4Xbox One

LumiScore

75

out of 100

Great for most ages — low engagement risks

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

61/100

Good

Growth Value

Risk

3/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to focus on the navigation challenges and strategic planning required to succeed in the rally. Discuss the ethical dilemma of helping other drivers versus prioritizing their own race, and how their choices impact the game. The game's stage-based structure provides natural stopping points, making it easy to manage play sessions.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
64
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
47
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)61/100

What your child develops

Dakar 18 offers a highly realistic simulation of the famous Dakar Rally, challenging players with complex navigation, strategic decision-making, and adaptive problem-solving across a vast open world. The 'Rescue and Repair' mechanic encourages empathy and ethical reasoning by rewarding players for helping stranded competitors. It also hones hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time essential for driving.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~3hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Pre-Purchase Offer Pre-order DAKAR 18 and receive limited DAKAR 18 bonus content "Ari Vatanen returns to Dakar". This includes the legendary pilot of the Paris-Dakar Rally, Ari Vatanen, and his mythical Peugeot 205 T16, in which Ari won the 1987 edition.