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Metacritic 7413+

Dungeons 3

Kalypso Media|2017RPGStrategySimulation

LumiScore

70

out of 100

Great pick for ages 13+ — low engagement risks

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

61/100

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

Parents should monitor playtime due to the game's 'never-ending fun' design and the potential for escalating commitment. While there are no microtransactions or stranger chat, the pre-purchase offers leverage FOMO. Discuss the game's 'evil' theme to ensure children understand it's fantasy.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Creativity5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
84
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
33
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)61/100

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

While there is a prominent female character (Thalya), the description does not provide enough information to determine if she has a conversation with another named female character about something other than a man.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can help develop strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity. The co-op mode can also encourage teamwork and communication.

What your child develops

Dungeons 3 offers significant cognitive benefits, particularly in strategic thinking, problem-solving, and spatial awareness through its dungeon management and real-time strategy gameplay. The randomly generated levels foster adaptive challenge and creativity in dungeon design. There are also opportunities for teamwork and communication in the co-op mode.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Pre-Purchase Offer Pre-purchase Dungeons 3 now on Steam and get 15% discount, as well as the follwing exclusive bonus content: Access to the Beta Unlock instant access to the Dungeons 3 closed-beta test (Windows only)! Throne Room DLC Beautify your dungeon with an exclusive Horde-themed throne room skin!