It Alive
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
45/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage children to experiment with different strategies for using 'it alive' and to take breaks between levels. Discuss how precise movements and planning help overcome challenges.
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
No discernible characters or dialogue to apply the Bechdel test.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game can help develop critical thinking, spatial reasoning, and fine motor control. Its clear level structure makes it easy to manage play sessions.
What your child develops
It Alive is a platformer that challenges players with problem-solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking. Its unique mechanic of managing 'it alive' while navigating obstacles and fighting monsters promotes hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. The level-based design provides clear goals and opportunities for adaptive learning.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
HOW TO PLAY: You have to reach the kind of flower at the end of each level. The monsters want to kill you, to attack them you have only one weapon.