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Metacritic 3913+

Falling Skies: The Game

Torus Games|2014ShooterRPGStrategy
Xbox 360Wii UPS3PC

LumiScore

51

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

35/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

3/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is a good choice for teens interested in strategic thinking and tactical combat. Encourage discussions about the ethical dilemmas of warfare and resistance, and how different strategies lead to success or failure.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention3/5
Learning Transfer3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
54
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
3
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)35/100

What your child develops

Falling Skies: The Game offers strong cognitive benefits through its tactical warfare gameplay, requiring players to engage in strategic thinking, problem-solving, and critical decision-making to outsmart alien enemies. Resource management and squad equipping further enhance learning transfer and adaptive challenge. The shooter elements also provide moderate hand-eye coordination and reaction time development.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~1hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Heroes Will Rise. Take command of a resistance squadron and outsmart alien enemies using tactical warfare in a battle for mankind’s existence.