LumiKin
Metacritic 7813+

Pit People

The Behemoth|2017ActionRPGStrategy

LumiScore

65

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

90 min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

59/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to focus on the strategic depth and cooperative aspects of Pit People. Discuss any competitive interactions and help them manage social comparison. As a turn-based game, it offers natural stopping points, making it easier to manage screen time.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Learning Transfer5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
72
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
67
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
15
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)59/100

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 apply the Bechdel test.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is excellent for developing strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Playing cooperatively can enhance teamwork and communication. Its lack of aggressive monetization makes it a safer choice for long-term engagement.

What your child develops

Pit People offers a rich strategic experience, fostering problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning through its unique turn-based combat and team customization. Its robust co-op and competitive multiplayer modes encourage teamwork, communication, and positive social interaction among players.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Master Your Destiny in this Strategic Game of Positioning A full cast of tragically unique heroes will rise together from the Pit. Master your destiny as you plot their course of action across an apocalyptic wonderland!