LumiKin
Metacritic 75

Heaven's Vault

inkle|2019AdventureIndie

LumiScore

67

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

50/100

Good

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Heaven's Vault is an excellent choice for children interested in history, puzzles, and language. Its focus on intellectual engagement and narrative exploration, combined with a complete absence of manipulative design or monetization, makes it a safe and enriching experience. Encourage your child to take notes while translating the alien language to enhance their learning and memory skills.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Reading & Language5/5
Learning Transfer5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
74
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
37
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
10
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)50/100

What your child develops

Heaven's Vault offers a rich cognitive experience, excelling in problem-solving, critical thinking, and language acquisition through its unique hieroglyphic translation mechanic. Players will develop strategic thinking and learning transfer skills as they navigate an adaptive narrative and piece together ancient history. The game also provides opportunities for communication and ethical reasoning through interactions with a diverse cast of characters.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~2hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Aliya Elasra is an archaeologist, exploring a strange region of space called the Nebula with her robot sidekick Six, hoping to uncover the secrets of the long-forgotten past. When a roboticist from the University of Iox goes missing, Aliya begins a trail of discoveries that will lead to the very edge of her world - and the ancient secret of Heaven's Vault.