HELLDIVERS
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
55/100
Growth Value
- Strategic Thinking
- Adaptive Challenge
- Teamwork
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
HELLDIVERS is an M-rated co-op shooter with a strong emphasis on teamwork and strategic play. Parents should be aware of the high level of violence and the game's narrative theme of government propaganda. The co-op nature can foster communication, but friendly fire adds a layer of challenge that requires emotional regulation. Given the mission-based structure, it has natural stopping points.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
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 description does not provide enough information about named female characters or their interactions to apply the Bechdel test.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game can help develop strategic thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. The need to communicate and coordinate with teammates, especially with friendly fire, can enhance social-emotional development. The adaptive challenges keep gameplay engaging and promote cognitive flexibility.
What your child develops
HELLDIVERS promotes strong teamwork and communication skills through its co-op focused gameplay and friendly fire mechanics. Players engage in strategic thinking and problem-solving by choosing mission approaches and managing resources. The procedurally generated missions offer adaptive challenges, enhancing cognitive flexibility and reaction time.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
HELLDIVERS is a top-down shooter where you need to complete procedurally generated missions among the endless amount of enemies. While the game has a single-player mode, the gameplay is more suitable for a co-op playthrough.