The Colonists
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision
Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago
Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
62/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to focus on the strategic planning and creative building aspects of the game. Discuss the challenges of resource management and efficiency. If playing multiplayer, ensure a positive and respectful environment.
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 primary characters are robots, making the Bechdel test not applicable.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game can significantly enhance your child's critical thinking, planning, and organizational skills. The co-op mode can also be a great way to develop teamwork and communication.
What your child develops
The Colonists offers a rich strategic and simulation experience, fostering strong cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking. Its co-op mode encourages teamwork and communication, while the open-ended gameplay promotes creativity and adaptive learning.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The Colonists is a settlement building game inspired by classic titles like The Settlers and the Anno series. You take control of a team of robots tasked with settling a newly-discovered planet, preparing the ground for an influx of inhabitants from their homeworld.