The Void
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
38/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should be aware of the game's mature themes, grotesque art style, and potentially disturbing atmosphere. It's recommended to play alongside your child or discuss the game's narrative and themes, particularly the interactions with the 'Brothers' and 'Sisters' factions.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
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
The game features a 'Sisters' faction, implying female characters, but there is no information to determine if two named female characters speak to each other about something other than a man.
Parent Pro-Tip
Discussing 'The Void' can help children process complex and abstract concepts, understand different perspectives on what is 'monstrous' or 'lovely,' and explore the ethical implications of their in-game choices in a safe environment.
What your child develops
The Void offers a unique and challenging experience that can foster critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving through its resource management and faction interaction systems. Players must adapt to the game's unique mechanics and make ethical choices that influence the world around them, potentially developing empathy and ethical reasoning.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The Void is a game about supernatural adventures in a grotesque world. The game was also released under the names Turgor (the original Russian title) and Tension.