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From the Depths

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From the Depths

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 23 May 2026

PC · macOS · Linux

Brilliant Skies · 2014

LumiScore

75/100

Recommended

Growth (BDS)

60

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.92
B2Social-emotional
0.17
B3Motor
0.45

From the Depths offers a highly engaging and complex sandbox experience, fostering exceptional problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and creativity through its intricate design and building mechanics. Players are challenged to understand and apply real-world physics and engineering principles, promoting significant learning transfer and adaptive challenge.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game has minimal risks. The primary concern is the potential for extended play sessions due to its open-ended nature and lack of natural stopping points.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~3 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is From the Depths safe for kids?

LumiKin gives From the Depths a LumiScore of 75/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is From the Depths appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for From the Depths, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play From the Depths?

LumiKin's recommended play time for From the Depths is Up to 120 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of From the Depths?

The game has minimal risks. The primary concern is the potential for extended play sessions due to its open-ended nature and lack of natural stopping points.