LumiKin
Metacritic 6910+

Shelter

Might and Delight|2013AdventureSimulationBoard Games

LumiScore

68

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 10+ with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

51/100

Good

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Shelter is a powerful and thought-provoking game that can spark important conversations about nature, survival, and the bonds of family. Playing alongside your child and discussing the challenges, decisions, and emotional outcomes can enhance their understanding of empathy, resilience, and the natural world.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
64
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
33
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)51/100

What your child develops

Shelter offers a deeply emotional and intellectually stimulating experience, immersing players in the challenging life of a mother badger protecting her cubs. It excels in fostering empathy, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and adaptive problem-solving as players navigate diverse and perilous environments. The game's focus on survival and the family unit provides a unique perspective on nature's challenges.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~2hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Shelter is a game where the main character is a badger who takes his cubs from one place to another. ###Gameplay On the way the cubs need to be fed - five cubs regularly want to eat.