Outriders
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
50/100
Growth Value
- Strategic Thinking
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Reaction Time
Risk
MODERATE
Engagement Patterns
Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Use Outriders' mission-based structure to set natural session limits — agree on completing one or two missions before stopping, rather than 'one more level.'
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.— Passes the test
The game features multiple named female characters who interact with each other about topics beyond male characters, including mission objectives and survival.
Parent Pro-Tip
Discussing character build choices with your teen is a great way to engage their strategic and mathematical thinking — ask them why they chose certain skills or gear combinations and let them explain their reasoning.
What your child develops
Outriders offers meaningful cognitive engagement through its RPG-shooter hybrid design. Players must build and refine character builds across four distinct classes, demanding genuine strategic thinking about skill synergies, gear optimization, and role selection. Combat encounters reward critical thinking and adaptive problem-solving — particularly on higher World Tiers — as enemies require tactical positioning and ability management rather than pure twitch shooting. The drop-in co-op structure (1–3 players) encourages real teamwork and communication, as players must coordinate class roles and cover each other's weaknesses. The loot-driven progression loop provides a strong learning transfer experience as players internalize damage types, status effects, and gear modifiers. Hand-eye coordination and reaction time are meaningfully exercised through its fast-paced third-person shooter mechanics.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Outriders is a 1-3 player, drop-in-drop-out, co-op shooter, set in an original dark and desperate sci-fi universe. This brand new IP is developed by People Can Fly the creators of Gears of War Judgement and Bulletstorm and is published by Square Enix External Studios and is releasing Spring 2021, on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.