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Soaring Islands: ludum dare 46

KataewNikolay|2020Platformer

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

39/ 100
CAUTION
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

24/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Reaction Time

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Soaring Islands is a straightforward platformer that can help develop basic motor and cognitive skills like hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness. It appears to be a low-risk game with no monetization or social pressures.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Strategic Thinking1/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
26
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
55
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)24/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
0/3
Ethnic diversity
0/3

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

No narrative or characters to assess.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can be a good way to practice hand-eye coordination and spatial reasoning in short play sessions.

What your child develops

Soaring Islands, as a platformer, offers benefits in developing spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time through its core gameplay mechanics. Players will engage in problem-solving as they navigate obstacles and learn to time their movements effectively.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Install instructionsUnpack and run the file "LD_Basic_Template.