LumiKin
Metacritic 80

Plague Inc.

Ndemic Creations|2012StrategySimulation
AndroidiOS

LumiScore

59

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

42/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

3/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Plague Inc. is a sophisticated strategy game that can be highly engaging for older children and teens interested in science and strategy. Discuss the game's fictional nature and use it as an opportunity to talk about real-world public health, disease prevention, and ethical considerations. Be mindful of the game's dark theme and its potential to cause anxiety in sensitive individuals.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Spatial Awareness3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
76
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
3
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
15
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)42/100

What your child develops

Plague Inc. offers a highly engaging and intellectually stimulating strategy and simulation experience. Players develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptive challenge skills by managing complex disease evolution and responding to global events. Its realistic disease models provide a unique educational perspective on public health topics.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~6hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Can you infect the world? Plague Inc.