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Metacritic 6510+

The Franz Kafka Videogame

Denis Galanin|2017AdventureIndiePuzzle

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

68/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

52/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is an excellent choice for older children and teens who enjoy challenging puzzles and unique storytelling. Encourage discussions about the game's themes of absurdity and bureaucracy to enhance critical thinking and understanding.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Reading & Language5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
76
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
23
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)52/100

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
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

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

Protagonist is male (K.). No information on other named female characters or their conversations.

Parent Pro-Tip

Promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, reading comprehension, and engagement with complex literary themes.

What your child develops

The Franz Kafka Videogame offers a unique and thought-provoking puzzle adventure experience. It excels in developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and reading comprehension skills through its challenging logic puzzles and rich, surreal narrative. Players will engage with complex themes and exercise their memory and attention to detail.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

The Franz Kafka Videogame is an original puzzle/adventure game inspired by the writings of Franz Kafka. The protagonist named K.