
Review · Adventure · PlayStation 3 · PS Vita
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 01 Jun 2026
PlayStation 3 · PS Vita
Sony Interactive Entertainment · 2013
LumiScore
56/100
Good
Growth (BDS)
39
Risk (RIS)
3
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
E10+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.54 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.10 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time is a stealth-action platformer that encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness through its intricate level design and character-switching mechanics. Players engage with a rich narrative involving time travel and historical preservation, fostering reading comprehension and learning transfer as they master new abilities and suits.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.07 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
While generally low-risk, the game incorporates mild variable rewards through hidden collectibles, which could encourage extended play sessions. The E10+ rating indicates mild cartoon violence and language, which parents should be aware of.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.