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Evergrow: Paper Forest

FredBear Games|2017StrategyPuzzle

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

55/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

38/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Evergrow: Paper Forest is an excellent choice for children who enjoy thoughtful puzzle-solving. Its focus on cognitive development, combined with a complete absence of manipulative design or harmful content, makes it a highly recommended game. Encourage your child to discuss their puzzle-solving strategies and the unfolding story.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Spatial Awareness3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
62
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.
30
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)38/100

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

Puzzle game with minimal narrative; unlikely to meet criteria.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is ideal for developing problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and critical analysis in a calm and engaging environment. It offers a safe digital space with clear stopping points.

What your child develops

Evergrow: Paper Forest offers significant cognitive benefits through its engaging and challenging puzzles, fostering problem-solving, strategic thinking, critical thinking, and spatial awareness. The game's gentle narrative also provides a touch of empathy and imagination.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Solve puzzles in the handcrafted forests of Evergrow through the eyes of an imaginative child and his parents. Discover their unfolding story told through the child's ever-changing room.