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Metacritic 6910+

Lume

State of Play Games|2011AdventureCasualIndie

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

46/ 100
CAUTION
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

30/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Spatial Awareness

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to discuss the puzzles they encounter and the strategies they use to solve them. This game is a great way to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a calm, engaging environment.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
54
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
3
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
10
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)30/100

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 available on character dialogue to assess Bechdel test.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is ideal for developing cognitive skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and spatial reasoning. Its gentle pace and lack of competitive or social pressure make it a relaxing and intellectually stimulating experience.

What your child develops

Lume is a puzzle adventure game that encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and spatial awareness through its unique paper-craft world and engaging mysteries. Players must use their intellect to restore power to their grandad's house and uncover a deeper story.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~1hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Lume: An illuminating puzzle adventure! With a set built entirely out of paper and cardboard, and sumptuously filmed, Lume is a game with a style unlike any other.