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Metacritic 77

Ocean's Heart

Max Mraz|2020ActionAdventureRPG

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

56/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

42/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Spatial Awareness

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Ocean's Heart is a single-player adventure game with no microtransactions or online social features, making it a safe and engaging choice for children who enjoy exploration and story-driven combat. Encourage your child to discuss the game's mysteries and challenges with you.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving4/5
Strategic Thinking4/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Critical 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.
58
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
17
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
40
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)42/100

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
3/3
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.Passes the test

Protagonist is a young woman, Tilia. As an RPG, it is highly likely there will be other female characters who converse about topics unrelated to men.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can foster problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and reading comprehension through its quests and narrative. The focus on a female protagonist can also be a positive representation.

What your child develops

Ocean's Heart is a classic action RPG that encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and exploration. Players will develop spatial awareness and critical thinking as they navigate the world and unravel its mysteries. The game's narrative focus and engaging combat provide a rewarding experience.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Ocean’s Heart is an epic top-down action RPG in which you explore a beautiful archipelago as a young woman named Tilia. Take on contracts to fight monsters, descend deep into ancient dungeons, defeat menacing foes, and unravel the mystery of Ocean’s Heart.