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Metacritic 8913+

What Remains of Edith Finch

Annapurna Interactive|2017AdventureIndie

LumiScore

58/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

41/100

Growth Value

  • Reading & Language
  • Empathy
  • Problem Solving

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should engage with their children during or after playing to discuss the complex themes of life, death, and family, helping them process the emotional content. Given its narrative focus, encourage thoughtful engagement and reflection rather than rushed play, allowing the story to unfold naturally.

Top Skills Developed

Reading & Language5/5
Empathy5/5
Problem Solving4/5
Critical Thinking4/5
Memory & Attention4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
54
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
30
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
25
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)41/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

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.Passes the test

The game features named female characters Sam Finch (Edith's grandmother) and Dawn Finch (Edith's mother) who are shown interacting directly during a flashback sequence where Sam tries to take photos of Dawn during a camping trip, with their conversation being about the photos and the trip itself, not primarily about a male character.

What your child develops

What Remains of Edith Finch is a rich narrative experience that deeply develops empathy as players step into the lives of various family members, exploring their unique stories. It strongly fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills through its investigative gameplay, requiring players to piece together clues and understand complex family dynamics. The game's strong focus on reading and interpreting narratives also enhances language comprehension and engagement with diverse storytelling.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

The Finch's family, also known as "America's most unfortunate family", believes that the family is being pursued by a deadly curse. Each generation has only one child who survived to give birth to the next one.