Risk of Rain 2
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision
Scored 4 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago
Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
68/100
Growth Value
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
- Adaptive Challenge
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to play with friends to enhance social skills. Discuss strategies and item choices to foster critical thinking. Be mindful of session length, as runs can be lengthy, and the permanent death mechanic can be frustrating.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
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 description to apply the Bechdel test.
Parent Pro-Tip
Playing with others can improve communication and teamwork. Analyzing game mechanics and making strategic decisions strengthens problem-solving and critical thinking. Understanding the game's progression and difficulty curve can help manage expectations and emotional responses.
What your child develops
Risk of Rain 2 offers a challenging 3D roguelite experience that significantly develops cognitive skills such as spatial awareness, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and adaptive challenge. Its co-op nature also fosters teamwork and communication. Players will enjoy the thrill of powerful item synergies and the constant learning curve.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Risk of Rain 2 is a 3D roguelite sci-fi third-person shooter developed by Hopoo Games and published by Gearbox Publishing. Hopoo Games is composed of Paul Morse, Duncan Drummond and Jeffrey Hunt.