That Dragon, Cancer
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
29/100
Growth Value
- Memory & Attention
- Reading & Language
- Empathy
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
This game is a powerful and poignant experience that can open up important conversations about life, death, and coping with grief. It's best played with a parent or trusted adult who can help process the complex emotions and themes presented. Be prepared for a deeply emotional journey.
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 is a personal memoir about a family's experience with cancer. It's unclear if it features two named female characters who speak to each other about something other than a man, making the Bechdel test difficult to apply directly to the game's narrative structure.
Parent Pro-Tip
Playing together can foster empathy, emotional literacy, and provide a safe space to discuss difficult topics, strengthening family bonds and understanding.
What your child develops
That Dragon, Cancer offers a deeply moving and reflective experience, fostering empathy and critical thinking about profound life themes such as love, loss, faith, and hope. Its narrative-driven design provides a unique opportunity for emotional processing and personal reflection.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
"This is where we go to remember our son Joel, up through here along this path. We want to show you who he was, and how his life changed us.