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Metacritic 80

Odallus: The Dark Call

JoyMasher|2015ActionAdventureIndie

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

65/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

51/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Fine Motor

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should be aware of the game's challenging difficulty and fantasy violence. It's a single-player experience with no online interactions or monetization, making it a safe choice in those regards. Encourage children to persevere through challenges and celebrate their progress.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Fine Motor5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
64
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
13
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)51/100

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

Insufficient information to determine if two female characters talk to each other about something other than a man.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can help develop persistence, problem-solving skills, and quick reflexes. It's a good choice for children who enjoy challenging action games and can handle a bit of frustration.

What your child develops

Odallus: The Dark Call offers a challenging and engaging action-platforming experience that hones cognitive skills such as spatial awareness, problem-solving, and strategic thinking. Its precise controls and demanding gameplay also significantly develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army.