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Metacritic 7513+

Evil Genius

Elixir Studios|2004Strategy

LumiScore

62

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

90 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

53/100

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 strategy game encourages complex planning and creative problem-solving. Discuss the satirical nature of the 'evil' theme with your child to ensure they understand it's fictional. Encourage breaks during longer play sessions.

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.
86
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)53/100

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

The game focuses on base management and world domination, not on character dialogue or relationships that would typically apply to the Bechdel test.

Parent Pro-Tip

Engages critical thinking, strategic planning, and creativity through base building and resource management.

What your child develops

Evil Genius offers deep strategic thinking, problem-solving, and creative base design. Players can develop complex plans for world domination, manage resources, and adapt to challenges, fostering cognitive skills.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~2hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Everybody wants to rule the world! Achieve global power with EVIL GENIUS, the one and only complete world domination simulator.