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Interloper
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
iOS · PC · Linux · macOS
Mathew Purchase · 2015
LumiScore
62/100
Good
Interloper is a real-time strategy game that builds problem solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking through adaptive challenges in a competitive online environment.
Growth (BDS)
46
Risk (RIS)
4
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
T
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.66 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.07 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.55 | |
Interloper is a highly focused real-time strategy game that excels at developing cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, critical thinking, and adaptive challenge. Its 'easy to learn, hard to master' design encourages continuous learning and skill development within short, intense 5-minute matches. The game also provides a good workout for hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.17 | |
As an online competitive multiplayer game, Interloper carries a minimal risk of competitive toxicity, social comparison, and impact on identity/self-worth, which are inherent to competitive environments. However, the game lacks monetization pressures, dopamine manipulation mechanics, and features like stranger chat, significantly mitigating common risks found in many online games. Content risks are very low, with only mild, abstract conflict and potentially mild language as indicated by its T-rating.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.