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Metacritic 7613+

Sundered

Thunder Lotus Games|2017ActionAdventureIndie

LumiScore

67

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 17+ with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

52/100

Good

Growth Value

Risk

7/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Sundered is a challenging action-adventure game with a strong horror theme and frequent combat. Its roguelike nature means death is common but serves as a learning opportunity. Be aware of the intense atmosphere and violence. The game is single-player and free from microtransactions or social pressures, making it a focused experience on skill development and exploration.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Learning Transfer5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
76
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
3
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)52/100

What your child develops

Sundered offers a challenging and rewarding experience that significantly develops cognitive skills. Players will engage in complex problem-solving through exploration of procedurally generated dungeons, requiring strong spatial awareness to navigate and uncover secrets. Strategic thinking is crucial for character builds, ability choices, and overcoming epic boss fights. The roguelike elements foster learning and transfer as players adapt to death and continuously improve their approach. Hand-eye coordination and reaction time are also highly developed through its furious melee combat.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~3hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Resist or Embrace Sundered is a horrifying fight for survival and sanity, a hand­-drawn epic from the ​creators of ​​Jotun. It is a replayable metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers.