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Metacritic 7310+

Turmoil

Gamious|2016ActionAdventureStrategy

LumiScore

57

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 10+ with parental supervision

60 min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

50/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Learning Transfer

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to discuss the game's themes of perseverance and fighting for what's right. Discuss strategies for managing frustration when facing setbacks in roguelike games. Set clear time limits for play sessions, as the game's design may make it hard to stop naturally.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Learning Transfer5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Spatial Awareness3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
68
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
23
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)50/100

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
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

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.Fails the test

No female characters or conversations between them are mentioned in the game description.

Parent Pro-Tip

Helps develop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Fosters resilience in the face of challenges. Provides an opportunity to discuss social justice themes.

What your child develops

Turmoil offers a challenging roguelike experience that promotes strategic thinking, problem-solving, and adaptive learning. Players must master resource management and environmental interaction to overcome obstacles. The narrative explores themes of resilience and fighting against oppression.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

A 3D isometric top-down dieselpunk-inspired, roguelike game. The world of Turmoil is set in an alternate history where humans developed machines that run on oil to automate society.