LumiKin
Metacritic 76

Pumpkin Jack

NicolasMey|2020ActionAdventureIndie

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

56/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

40/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Hand-Eye Coordination

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage children to discuss the game's puzzles and combat strategies. While playing as a villain, discuss the concepts of good and evil in a playful context. The game has natural stopping points, making it easy to manage screen time.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Critical Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
54
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
7
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
55
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)40/100

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
0/3
Ethnic diversity
0/3

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

Parent Pro-Tip

Promotes cognitive skills like problem-solving and spatial reasoning. Offers opportunities for discussion about narrative themes. Easy to integrate into a balanced play schedule.

What your child develops

Pumpkin Jack offers engaging 3D platforming and combat challenges that foster problem-solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking. Its vibrant, spooky aesthetic provides a unique and imaginative world to explore.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

Tap a badge for details. Grey = not yet assessed.

Compare this game

About this game

Dive into an Epic Adventure and help the Evil annihilate the Good! Follow the will of the Devil himself and slay your nemesis in an epic quest that will take you on a journey in the Boredom Kingdom, a mythical realm shattered by the Curse.