The Guest
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
This game is a psychological horror experience designed to evoke fear and tension. It's best suited for mature players who enjoy challenging puzzles and immersive, scary narratives. Be aware of the developer's warnings regarding potential psychological impact.
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
No information about characters or dialogue to assess.
Parent Pro-Tip
While intense, the game can develop problem-solving, spatial awareness, and emotional regulation skills in a controlled, albeit scary, environment.
What your child develops
The Guest offers a deeply immersive psychological horror experience, challenging players with exploration and puzzles. It can enhance problem-solving, critical thinking, and emotional regulation skills by navigating a tense, fear-inducing environment.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Important note: This game focuses on exploration and gradually builds tension to provide a deeper experience. The story takes place inside a house where there is an evil entity that will try to prevent you from getting out alive.