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Metacritic 79

Splasher

Plug In Digital|2017ActionArcadeIndie

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

61/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

45/100

Growth Value

  • Reaction Time
  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Splasher is an excellent choice for children who enjoy challenging platformers. Its focus on skill development and lack of monetization or social risks makes it a safe and beneficial gaming experience. Encourage your child to focus on mastering levels and improving their own times rather than solely comparing themselves to others on leaderboards.

Top Skills Developed

Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving4/5
Spatial Awareness4/5
Learning Transfer4/5
Adaptive Challenge4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
54
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
17
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)45/100

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
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

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.Fails the test

The game features a single male protagonist and no other named or significant female characters are mentioned in the description.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can help improve your child's reflexes, precision, and problem-solving abilities in a fun and engaging way, with minimal exposure to common gaming risks.

What your child develops

Splasher is a fast-paced 2D platformer that significantly develops motor skills such as hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, and reaction time. It also offers strong cognitive benefits in problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and adaptive challenge as players learn from mistakes to perfect levels and achieve speedrun goals.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~1hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Splasher is a 2D platformer with unique arcade/action gameplay. It offers gamers challenges that require agility, speed and fast reflexes, and is set in a crazy cartoon universe.