LumiKin
Metacritic 70

We Were Here Too

Total Mayhem Games|2018AdventureCasualIndie

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

73/ 100
GREAT
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

61/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to play 'We Were Here Too' with a trusted friend or family member. Emphasize clear communication and patience, as solving the puzzles together is key. Discuss the importance of respecting their partner's time and finding natural breaks in gameplay.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Teamwork5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
66
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
70
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)61/100

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.N/A — no named characters

Characters' genders and conversations are not described, making the Bechdel test inapplicable.

Parent Pro-Tip

Playing this game can significantly enhance your child's communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. It teaches them to articulate ideas, listen actively, and collaborate effectively under pressure, all while navigating an engaging narrative.

What your child develops

We Were Here Too excels in fostering critical communication and teamwork skills. Players must actively listen, describe, and strategize with their partner to solve complex, randomized puzzles. This cooperative design promotes problem-solving, strategic thinking, and adaptive learning within an immersive, mysterious environment.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

We Were Here Too is an online only, first-person cooperative adventure, set in a fictional medieval castle. A game about teamwork through communication, discovery and immersion.