LumiKin
Metacritic 79

Worms Reloaded

Team17 Digital|2010Strategy

LumiScore

63

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

120+ 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

49/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage children to focus on the strategic elements and problem-solving aspects of the game. Discuss sportsmanship and managing emotions during competitive play. As there are no microtransactions or stranger chat, it's a relatively safe online environment.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
72
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
20
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)49/100

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
0/3
Ethnic diversity
0/3

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 are worms, not applicable.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is excellent for developing strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Its turn-based nature allows for thoughtful decision-making rather than relying on quick reflexes.

What your child develops

Worms Reloaded is a turn-based strategy game that significantly develops cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and critical thinking. Players must carefully plan their moves, consider weapon trajectories, and adapt to changing battlefield conditions. The custom game modes also foster creativity and adaptive challenge.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Worms Reloaded is a two-dimension game developed by Team17. It is a remaster of Worms 2: Armageddon.