Last Day of June
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
44/100
Growth Value
- Empathy
- Problem Solving
- Emotional Regulation
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Watch or play through the first chapter together and talk about how Carl is feeling. Ask your child: 'If you could go back and change one thing to help someone you love, what would you choose — and what might happen because of that choice?'
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.— Fails the test
The story centers on Carl's grief over June; June is defined almost entirely through her relationship with Carl, and there are no meaningful interactions between named female characters.
Parent Pro-Tip
Co-playing this short, story-driven game opens natural conversations about grief, love, consequences, and empathy — themes children often encounter but rarely get to explore safely. The puzzle structure also makes it easy to pause and discuss decisions together without pressure.
What your child develops
Last Day of June is an emotionally rich, cinematic adventure that excels as a vehicle for developing empathy and emotional reasoning. Players inhabit the grief of Carl and must step into the lives of multiple characters to alter the outcome of a tragedy, directly practicing perspective-taking and ethical decision-making. The fate-altering puzzle structure requires careful observation, memory, and the ability to trace cause-and-effect chains across timelines — solid critical and strategic thinking skills. The game's painterly, wordless storytelling style also rewards patience and attention. Because there are no monetization hooks, no manipulative reward loops, and no online risks, it is one of the safest gaming experiences available for children and teens.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Last Day of June Special Launch Pack Purchase Ovosonico’s emotional watercolor adventure before September, the 15th 2017: you’ll be granted a 10% off discount and will get Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons for FREE – a heart-touching journey and one of the most critically acclaimed adventures ever. This special offer purchase includes two master pieces, respectively from the creative minds of Massimo Guarini (Murasaki Baby, Creative Director for Shadows of the Damned) and Josef Fares (A Way Out).