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Metacritic 7713+

Interloper

Mathew Purchase|2015ActionStrategySimulation

LumiScore

58

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

90 min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

49/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Interloper offers a great way to develop strategic thinking and quick decision-making skills in short bursts. Its lack of microtransactions and chat features makes it a safer online competitive experience. Encourage your child to take breaks between matches and discuss strategies to manage competitive emotions.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
72
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
13
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)49/100

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

No information provided about female characters or their interactions.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can enhance problem-solving, strategic thinking, and reaction time. The short match duration is ideal for fitting into busy schedules and practicing self-regulation by stopping after a few games.

What your child develops

Interloper is a fast-paced, accessible real-time strategy game that sharpens cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and critical thinking. Its short, intense 5-minute matches make it easy to pick up and play, while the 'hard to master' design fosters continuous learning and adaptive challenge. The game's competitive online multiplayer, without stranger chat, allows for social interaction in a controlled environment.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Interloper is an online multiplayer real-time strategy game with matches that take only 5 minutes. Instead of destroying your opponent, you win by claiming domain.