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Metacritic 62

Impact Winter

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America|2017AdventureSimulationIndie
PS4Xbox OnePC

LumiScore

73

out of 100

Great for most ages — low engagement risks

120min/day recommended

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

57/100

Good

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Impact Winter is a challenging survival game that requires significant strategic thinking and problem-solving. Parents should be aware of the potentially stressful themes of survival and scarcity. It offers opportunities for children to develop planning and decision-making skills in a narrative-driven context. Discussion around ethical choices made within the game concerning resource management and team well-being could be beneficial.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Critical Thinking3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
64
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
53
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)57/100

What your child develops

Impact Winter is a survival strategy game that strongly emphasizes problem-solving, strategic thinking, and adaptive challenge. Players must manage resources, make critical decisions, and plan effectively to ensure the survival of their team in a harsh environment. The game also fosters teamwork and communication as players guide a makeshift team, encouraging empathy and ethical reasoning in managing their companions' well-being. The immersive world and unpredictable challenges can enhance critical thinking and memory as players learn to navigate and adapt to the game's unique environment.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~3hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

A game controller is recommended to play Impact Winter. "In 30 days, help is coming…" A mysterious radio transmission claims that help is inbound.