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Metacritic 7510+

Ittle Dew 2

Nicalis|2016ActionAdventureRPG

LumiScore

56

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 10+ with parental supervision

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 4 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Growth

40/100

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

Ittle Dew 2 is an excellent choice for children interested in adventure and puzzles, offering a safe and stimulating experience. Its focus on problem-solving and strategic thinking can be highly beneficial for cognitive development. With no in-game purchases or social interaction, parents can be confident in a risk-free environment.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness4/5
Strategic Thinking4/5
Critical Thinking4/5
Memory & Attention3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
62
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)40/100

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
2/3
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

The game features a female protagonist (Ittle), but there is no information to determine if two named female characters talk to each other about something other than a man.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can help your child develop strong problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and spatial reasoning through its engaging puzzles and exploration. The strategic combat encourages planning and adaptability, while the overall design promotes independent learning and discovery in a fun, low-pressure setting.

What your child develops

Ittle Dew 2 offers significant cognitive benefits through its focus on complex puzzles, strategic combat, and open-ended exploration. Players will develop problem-solving skills by tackling dungeons in any order and discovering multiple solutions to challenges. Spatial awareness is enhanced through navigating an expansive overworld and utilizing shortcuts. The game also fosters critical thinking and learning transfer as players adapt their strategies and item usage to new situations. Mild motor skill development is present through active combat and precise movement.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Ittle and Tippsie crash onto yet another island filled with loot, puzzles and mysterious inhabitants! With the help of a magical map, they set out to steal eight pieces of a raft from increasingly improbable locations including beaches, prairies, an art exhibit and some dude's basement.