Decay: The Mare
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
41/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should be aware of the mature themes, including drug addiction and psychological horror, in Decay: The Mare. The game is single-player with no social interaction, but its intense atmosphere and challenging puzzles might lead to longer playtimes. Consider playing alongside your child or discussing the themes presented.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
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
Insufficient information to apply Bechdel test.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game can develop problem-solving skills and critical thinking through its puzzles. The narrative can also provide an opportunity to discuss complex emotional and social issues, such as addiction and fear, in a controlled environment.
What your child develops
Decay: The Mare offers a challenging psychological horror adventure with engaging puzzles and a deep story. It can enhance problem-solving, critical thinking, and spatial awareness through its intricate design. The game's narrative, centered around a character dealing with addiction, may also foster empathy and emotional engagement.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
A new psychological horror adventure game from the creators of the successful Decay series: Sam is an addict who ends up in an institution named “Reaching Dreams”, hoping to kick his drug problem and sort out his miserable life. But during the first night, something goes horribly wrong and he gets stuck in an endless nightmare… Decay – The Mare is a 3D psychological horror adventure and homage to the Resident Evil and Silent Hill games, as well as to horror adventure games like Phantasmagoria, The 11th Hour and Gabriel Knight.