Defense Grid 2
LumiScore
out of 100
Great for most ages — low engagement risks
Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago
Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
55/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to experiment with different tower placements and strategies to solve levels. Consider playing the cooperative multiplayer mode together to enhance teamwork and communication skills. Discuss the strategic decisions made during gameplay.
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
Tower defense game, character interaction and dialogue are not a core component. No information provided about named female characters or their conversations.
Parent Pro-Tip
This will help develop their critical thinking, planning, and problem-solving abilities, while also providing an opportunity for shared positive social interaction.
What your child develops
Defense Grid 2 is an engaging tower defense game that significantly develops cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking. Its dynamic content encourages adaptive challenge and creative solutions. The optional cooperative multiplayer mode can also foster teamwork and positive social interaction.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Defense Grid 2 is the next evolution in tower defense. In Defense Grid 2 players will discover new additions that will require the player to change their tower strategy.