LumiKin
Metacritic 75

Tidalis

Arcen Games|2010CasualIndie

LumiScore

70

out of 100

Great for most ages — low engagement risks

Up to120min/day

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

55/100

Good

Growth Value

Risk

3/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to explore the game's level creation tools to boost their creativity and share their designs. Playing the cooperative modes together can also be a great way to bond and practice teamwork.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Creativity5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Teamwork5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
68
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
40
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)55/100

What your child develops

Tidalis is a highly engaging puzzle game that significantly challenges cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, and creativity, especially with its level editor. Its cooperative multiplayer modes also foster teamwork and communication.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~1hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Tidalis is a block-based puzzle game with casual appeal, hardcore depth, and an addictive new "streams" mechanic. The game is brimming over with riffs and variants on that core mechanic with 20 game modes, dozens of special blocks and items, and 115 levels in the adventure mode alone.