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Metacritic 8010+

Donut County

Annapurna Interactive|2018AdventureCasualIndie

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

61/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

44/100

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

Encourage children to discuss the game's story, particularly the themes of responsibility and consequences. The physics puzzles can also be a great way to talk about cause and effect.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking4/5
Critical Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
58
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
27
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)44/100

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
2/3

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.Passes the test

Mira, a female character, interacts with other female residents of Donut County about the problems caused by BK and the holes.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game promotes cognitive skills like problem-solving and spatial reasoning, while also offering a narrative that encourages ethical reflection.

What your child develops

Donut County offers engaging physics-based puzzle-solving that stimulates problem-solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking. Its charming narrative subtly introduces ethical reasoning by exploring the consequences of actions.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Donut County is a physics adventure game where you control a hole in the ground. Every time you swallow something, the hole grows a little bit bigger.