Pilgrims
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
51/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Creativity
- Critical Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Before a session, agree on a stopping point together — for example, 'we'll play until we finish helping two characters, then take a break.' Because the game is built around short, self-contained vignettes, this is very easy to honour.
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
The game has minimal narrative dialogue and a cast of quirky traveler archetypes; a meaningful Bechdel evaluation cannot be applied to its wordless/near-wordless vignette format.
Parent Pro-Tip
Playing alongside your child and asking open-ended questions like 'What else could we try here?' turns Pilgrims into a shared creative thinking exercise, deepening the problem-solving and empathy benefits while keeping screen time intentional.
What your child develops
Pilgrims is a wonderfully imaginative adventure that puts creative problem-solving at the heart of every interaction. Children are consistently rewarded for experimentation — the same puzzle can be solved in multiple ways, building divergent thinking, lateral reasoning, and a healthy tolerance for trial-and-error. The warm, humorous tone and cast of charming characters foster empathy and positive social attitudes, while the hand-crafted art and music make it a genuinely enriching aesthetic experience. Achievements reward curiosity rather than grinding, and there is no single 'correct' path, encouraging children to think for themselves.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Roam the land as you please and make new friends, share a laugh with your fellow travelers and help them complete their little stories, your way. How many different solutions can you find?