LumiKin
Metacritic 41

Wayward Manor

Moonshark|2014AdventureCasualIndie

LumiScore

57

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

40/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

2/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure that can engage older children and teens with its unique story and creative problem-solving. Discuss the themes of fear and manipulation with your child, and emphasize that the game's mechanics are fictional and not to be replicated in real life. Encourage them to appreciate the storytelling and puzzle design.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Creativity5/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Critical Thinking3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
66
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)40/100

What your child develops

Wayward Manor offers a unique puzzle-adventure experience with a rich story narrated by Neil Gaiman. It encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and creativity through its core mechanics of manipulating the environment to scare inhabitants. Players learn about character quirks and apply this knowledge to solve puzzles, fostering learning transfer. The game's dark screwball comedy tone and artistic style provide an engaging and immersive experience.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~1hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Wayward Manor invites you to jump into the afterlife of a disgruntled ghost, trying to reclaim his house from its newfound owners. Set in the 1920s, this puzzle/adventure game transports players to an era of dark screwball comedy where they must unlock the secrets of a twisted mansion.