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Metacritic 7510+

Uplink

Introversion Software|2001StrategySimulationIndie
LinuxPCmacOSiOS

LumiScore

63

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 9+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

49/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

12/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Discuss the ethical implications of the in-game actions with your child. Remind them that the activities depicted are illegal and harmful in the real world. Encourage them to apply the critical thinking and problem-solving skills learned in the game to positive, real-world challenges.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Reading & Language5/5
Learning Transfer5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
80
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
20
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
15
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)49/100

What your child develops

Uplink is a highly strategic game that demands significant problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Players will engage in complex simulated hacking scenarios, requiring them to plan carefully and adapt to challenges. The game also fosters reading and language comprehension through its text-heavy interface and narrative.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~1hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

You play an Uplink Agent who makes a living by performing jobs for major corporations. Your tasks involve hacking into rival computer systems, stealing research data, sabotaging other companies, laundering money, erasing evidence, or framing innocent people.