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Metacritic 7013+

Dungeons 2

Kalypso Media|2015RPGStrategySimulation

LumiScore

64

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

49/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Spatial Awareness

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Dungeons 2 is a complex strategy game best suited for teens due to its 'T' rating, dark humor, and strategic depth. It offers significant cognitive benefits in problem-solving and strategic thinking. Parents should be aware of the fantasy violence and dark themes, but can be reassured by the absence of microtransactions, social features, and manipulative dopamine mechanics.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Spatial Awareness4/5
Critical Thinking4/5
Memory & Attention4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
78
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
3
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)49/100

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
1/3
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 to apply the Bechdel test, as the game focuses on an 'evil lord' and his minions in a strategy context, with no specific named female characters or conversations described.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can help develop strategic planning, resource management, and critical thinking skills. Its engaging narrative and humor also foster reading comprehension and an appreciation for satire.

What your child develops

Dungeons 2 offers a rich strategy experience, combining real-time strategy and dungeon management. Players engage in complex problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness as they build dungeons and manage units. The game's witty narration and pop culture references also enhance reading comprehension and critical analysis of humor.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Dungeons 2 is a strategy game where you take on the role of an evil lord named the Ultimate Evil that wants to restore his power over the lands he lost. While the Ultimate Evil himself is an embodied spirit, he can control minions that fight and build facilities.