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Metacritic 84

Rakuen

Laura Shigihara|2017AdventureRPGIndie

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

63/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

47/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Reading & Language
  • Communication

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Rakuen is a deeply empathetic and thought-provoking game that encourages players to understand and help others. Its focus on story and puzzles makes it a great choice for children who enjoy narrative-driven experiences and problem-solving. The game is free from microtransactions and online social risks.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Reading & Language5/5
Communication5/5
Empathy5/5
Positive Social5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
50
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.
10
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)47/100

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
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.Passes the test

Game features multiple female characters (Mom, young woman, little girl) and focuses on their individual stories and struggles, making it likely they converse about things other than men.

Parent Pro-Tip

Empathy, problem-solving, reading comprehension, positive social interaction (within the narrative).

What your child develops

Rakuen is a heartwarming adventure that encourages empathy and critical thinking through its character-rich story and dialogue-based mysteries. Players will develop problem-solving skills as they navigate whimsical dungeons and room escape puzzles, all while building positive social connections within the game's narrative by helping others.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~5hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Rakuen is an adventure game about a little Boy who lives in the hospital. One day, the Boy asks his Mom to escort him to the fantasy world from his favorite storybook, so that he can ask the Guardian of the Forest to grant him one wish.