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Metacritic 78

The Persistence

Firesprite|2018ActionAdventureIndie

LumiScore

74

out of 100

Great for most ages — low engagement risks

Up to120min/day

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

62/100

Good

Growth Value

Risk

9/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should be aware of the mature and frightening content, including graphic violence and horror themes. Consider playing the asymmetric multiplayer mode with your child to foster teamwork and communication, and discuss strategies for managing the game's challenges. The game's roguelike nature means sessions can be stopped at any death, providing natural breaks.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Learning Transfer5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
72
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
43
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)62/100

What your child develops

The Persistence offers significant cognitive benefits through its challenging roguelike gameplay, requiring players to constantly adapt strategies, solve problems in an ever-changing environment, and learn from each attempt. The asymmetric multiplayer mode fosters teamwork and communication, as players must coordinate to survive.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~5hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

The Persistence challenges you, a clone of security officer Zimri Elder, to survive aboard a doomed deep space colony starship, overrun with horrific and murderous aberrations. You are the last survivor.