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Metacritic 806+

Hidden Through Time

Crazy Monkey Studios|2020CasualEducationalPuzzle

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

55/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

41/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Memory & Attention
  • Creativity

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

This charming hide-and-seek puzzle game is excellent for developing observation, memory, and problem-solving skills. Its user-friendly level editor also offers a fantastic outlet for creativity. As with any game with user-generated content, supervise children if they are creating or exploring community levels, though direct chat with strangers is not possible.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Creativity5/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
66
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
7
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
30
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)41/100

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

Single-player game with no significant character dialogue to assess.

Parent Pro-Tip

Enhances problem-solving, memory, and attention to detail. Boosts creativity through level design. Offers a relaxing and engaging single-player experience.

What your child develops

Hidden Through Time fosters cognitive skills like problem-solving, memory, and critical thinking through its engaging hide-and-seek gameplay and cryptic hints. The map editor encourages creativity and provides a platform for sharing user-generated content, extending replayability and fostering a sense of community among creators.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Hidden Through Time is a cute game of hide and seek with objects scattered throughout the wonderful history of our world. Use cryptic hints to discover every secret as you explore the colourful hand drawn levels.