LumiKin
Metacritic 74

Stellar Impact

Headup Games|2011ActionStrategyIndie

LumiScore

62

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

90 min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

54/100

Growth Value

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to focus on strategic planning and teamwork in Stellar Impact. Discuss the importance of good sportsmanship in competitive environments and help them manage any frustrations that arise from losses. Be mindful of the game's potential for extended play due to its engaging upgrade systems and multiplayer format.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Teamwork5/5
Problem Solving4/5
Spatial Awareness4/5
Critical Thinking4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
60
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
50
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)54/100

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.N/A — no named characters

Game description does not provide information on character gender or dialogue to assess the Bechdel test.

Parent Pro-Tip

Playing Stellar Impact can enhance your child's cognitive skills, including strategic thinking, problem-solving, and spatial awareness. The game also provides opportunities for developing teamwork and communication skills in a cooperative multiplayer setting.

What your child develops

Stellar Impact offers a rich strategic and tactical experience, fostering problem-solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking through intense multiplayer space battles. Players can customize their ships and crew, promoting learning and adaptation. The game encourages teamwork and positive social interaction by requiring players to support allies in combat.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

In space, war rages between allies and axis forces. In Stellar Impact you command a space battleship in intense tactical multi-player battles!