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Metacritic 8317+

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider

Bethesda Softworks|2017Action

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

65/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

51/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

This is a single-player, M-rated stealth action game with a mature storyline. It can be beneficial for developing strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. However, be mindful of the violent content and mature themes. There are no in-game purchases or social interactions with strangers, making it a safe environment in that regard.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
66
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
17
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)51/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

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

Not enough information in the description to confirm two named female characters talk to each other about something other than a man, though a female protagonist makes it plausible.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourages strategic thinking, problem-solving, and ethical reasoning through its narrative choices. Develops hand-eye coordination and reaction time.

What your child develops

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider offers a rich, strategic single-player experience that encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and spatial awareness through its stealth-based gameplay and use of supernatural abilities. Players can engage with a complex narrative and make choices that impact the story, fostering ethical reasoning. The game also provides strong hand-eye coordination and reaction time challenges.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~9hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider is an expansion of Dishonored 2 and a spin-off of the main Dishonored series. ###Plot The game is set in the alternate universe that goes through its steampunk phase.