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Metacritic 7210+

Portal Knights

505 Games|2016ActionAdventureRPG

LumiScore

71

out of 100

Great for most ages — low engagement risks

120+ 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

68/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage cooperative play with friends or family to maximize social benefits. Set clear time limits before play begins, as the game's open-ended nature can make it hard to find natural stopping points. Discuss in-game decisions and creative projects to reinforce learning.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Creativity5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
80
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
50
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)68/100

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
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

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

Not enough information in the game description to apply the Bechdel test.

Parent Pro-Tip

Playing together can strengthen teamwork and communication skills. Time limits help manage screen time effectively. Discussing gameplay can enhance critical thinking and creative problem-solving, extending the educational value beyond the screen.

What your child develops

Portal Knights offers significant benefits in cognitive development, particularly in problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, critical thinking, and creativity, driven by its sandbox and crafting mechanics. Cooperative multiplayer fosters teamwork and positive social interaction. The action-RPG combat also enhances hand-eye coordination and reaction time.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Leave the familiar world behind and step into the fantastic unknown with Portal Knights, a cooperative 3D sandbox action-RPG! Level up your character and craft powerful gear to defeat your enemies in real-time tactical combat.