Metacritic 816+

To the Moon

X.D. Network|2011ActionAdventureRPG

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

46/ 100

CAUTION

120+ min/day recommended

Growth

30/100

Growth Value

Reading & Language
Empathy
Ethical Reasoning

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage discussions about the game's themes of memory, dreams, and ethical dilemmas. This game can be a powerful tool for fostering empathy and understanding complex human emotions.

Top Skills Developed

Reading & Language5/5

Empathy5/5

Ethical Reasoning5/5

Problem Solving3/5

Critical Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.

Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.

Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.

Overall Benefit Score (BDS)30/100

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

3/3

Ethnic diversity

1/3

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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.— Passes the test

Eva Rosalyn is a main character, and the game is dialogue-heavy. It's highly probable she converses with other female characters about topics other than men, especially given the emotional depth of the story.

Parent Pro-Tip

Promotes emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and ethical discussion within a safe and engaging narrative context.

What your child develops

To the Moon offers a deeply emotional and thought-provoking narrative experience, emphasizing empathy, ethical reasoning, and critical thinking through its intricate plot and character development. Players engage with complex themes of memory, dreams, and human connection, fostering a rich understanding of storytelling and emotional intelligence.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

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Parent Tips

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Try playing the first session together with your child — it's a great way to understand the game's tone and set expectations around time and spending before they play independently.

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About this game

Eva Rosalyn and Neil Watts give people a chance to live their lives "one more time" - they are operators of the machine capable of penetrating into the human consciousness and rewriting memory, fulfilling unrealised dreams in minds. However, they do this only for those who are close to death, because such manipulation irreversibly cripples the body.