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Metacritic 7510+

Reus

SOEDESCO Publishing|2013StrategySimulationIndie
Xbox OneLinuxmacOSPS4PC

LumiScore

63

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 10+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

46/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Reus is an excellent choice for children interested in strategy and simulation. It encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and ethical considerations without the pressures of in-game purchases or social interactions. Parents can discuss the consequences of influencing the human civilizations with their children.

Top Skills Developed

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

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
84
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
13
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
0
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)46/100

What your child develops

Reus offers deep strategic and cognitive engagement through its unique god-game mechanics, allowing players to experiment with terraforming, resource management, and influencing human civilizations. It fosters creativity, problem-solving, and ethical reasoning as players decide to praise or punish their human subjects. The complex upgrade system and adaptive challenges provide continuous learning and engagement.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~3hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

God game genre is long forgotten. Only a few remember old and classic games such as Black & White series.