Shadowmatic
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
39/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Creativity
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Shadowmatic is a highly recommended puzzle game that can boost your child's spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills in a calm and creative environment. It's a premium, one-time purchase with no hidden costs or social risks.
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
Game is a visual puzzle game with no characters or dialogue to apply the Bechdel test.
Parent Pro-Tip
Enhances spatial awareness, problem-solving, and creativity. Provides a relaxing and engaging experience with natural stopping points.
What your child develops
Shadowmatic is an excellent puzzle game that significantly enhances cognitive skills, particularly spatial awareness, problem-solving, and creativity. Its relaxing nature and engaging visual design make it a positive experience for players.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
** Apple Design Award Winner ** ** App Store Best of 2015 ** Shadowmatic is an imagination-stirring puzzle where you rotate abstract objects in a spotlight to find recognizable silhouettes in projected shadows, relevant to the surrounding environment. “Other Worlds” is a chapter of Shadowmatic with over 30 levels in 3 unique thematic environments: Ancient Worlds, Music and Space.