Parallax
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
42/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to describe their thought process as they solve puzzles. Discuss how they apply strategies learned in one level to new challenges.
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.— N/A — no named characters
No characters or dialogue to evaluate.
Parent Pro-Tip
This can enhance metacognition and further develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills, extending the learning beyond the game.
What your child develops
Parallax is a challenging first-person puzzle game that significantly develops cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and critical thinking. Its mind-bending levels encourage deep engagement and learning transfer.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Description Parallax is a first-person puzzle game with two overlapping worlds. Weave back and forth between black and white as you try to be in the right place, in the right dimension, at the right time.