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Metacritic 6813+

State of Mind

Daedalic Entertainment|2018ActionAdventureIndie

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

68/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

51/100

Growth Value

  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading & Language
  • Problem Solving

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

This game provides a rich narrative experience that can spark important conversations about technology, society, and what it means to be human. Encourage your teen to discuss the game's themes and their own interpretations.

Top Skills Developed

Critical Thinking5/5
Reading & Language5/5
Problem Solving4/5
Empathy4/5
Ethical Reasoning4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
62
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
40
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
40
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)51/100

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
2/3
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.N/A — no named characters

Insufficient information to determine if two named female characters talk to each other about something other than a man.

Parent Pro-Tip

Promotes critical thinking, empathy, and ethical reasoning through its complex story and themes.

What your child develops

State of Mind offers a deep, thought-provoking narrative exploring complex themes of transhumanism, identity, and the future of humanity. Its puzzle and adventure elements engage critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while the story encourages empathy and ethical reasoning.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

State of Mind is a futuristic thriller game delving into transhumanism. The game explores themes of separation, disjuncture and reunification, in a world that is torn between a dystopian material reality and a utopian virtual future.