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Trials of Fire

Review · RPG · PC

Trials of Fire

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PC

Whatboy Games · 2021

LumiScore

64/100

Good

Trials of Fire is a tactical RPG that builds strategic and critical thinking skills through card-driven combat and moral dilemmas, but can encourage extended play.

Growth (BDS)

53

Risk (RIS)

18

Daily limit

90min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.80
B2Social-emotional
0.37
B3Motor
0.10

Trials of Fire offers deep strategic and critical thinking challenges through its card-driven combat, deck-building, and moral dilemma encounters. Players will develop problem-solving skills, adaptive thinking, and ethical reasoning as they navigate a procedurally generated world and optimize their party's loadout.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.33
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

While offering engaging strategic gameplay, Trials of Fire's rogue-like design incorporates elements of variable rewards and loss aversion, which can contribute to extended play sessions. The game's setting includes moderate fantasy violence and some atmospheric fear.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~3 hReviewedApr 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Trials of Fire safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Trials of Fire a LumiScore of 64/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Trials of Fire appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Trials of Fire, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Trials of Fire?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Trials of Fire is Up to 90 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Trials of Fire?

While offering engaging strategic gameplay, Trials of Fire's rogue-like design incorporates elements of variable rewards and loss aversion, which can contribute to extended play sessions. The game's setting includes moderate fantasy violence and some atmospheric fear.