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Metacritic 7917+

Shadowgrounds Survivor

Frozenbyte|2007ActionShooter
macOSPC

LumiScore

47

out of 100

Use with parental oversight — some design risks present

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

31/100

Limited

Growth Value

Risk

6/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is a fast-paced action shooter with a mature theme. It features frequent violence and scary monsters, so it's best suited for older teens and adults. Consider the ESRB rating of M.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Critical Thinking3/5
Learning Transfer3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
42
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
3
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)31/100

What your child develops

Shadowgrounds Survivor offers a classic top-down shooter experience with a focus on action and survival. Players will engage their problem-solving and strategic thinking skills as they navigate challenging environments and overcome hordes of alien creatures. The varied character abilities and upgrade paths encourage experimentation and adaptation, fostering learning transfer. The game provides a sense of achievement through progressively more difficult missions and enemy encounters, while maintaining a degree of adaptive challenge.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~3hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Earthlings were badly hit by the devastating meteor shower that hit the planet. However, part of the rain was crystals, which became a source of valuable fuel.