LumiKin
Metacritic 83

Broforce

Devolver Digital|2015ActionIndiePlatformer

LumiScore

57/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

42/100

Growth Value

  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Reaction Time
  • Problem Solving

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Engage with your child during co-op play to discuss the game's satirical take on action movie tropes and its portrayal of violence and patriotism. Encourage breaks after completing levels to prevent excessive play.

Top Skills Developed

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
38
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
33
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)42/100

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.Fails the test

While Broforce features several playable characters who are parodies of female action heroes (e.g., Ellen Ripbro, The Brode, Tank Bro), these characters do not directly interact with each other in any narrative or dialogue-based capacity within the game.

What your child develops

Broforce offers intense action and cooperative gameplay, fostering teamwork and communication skills. Players will develop strong hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time while strategically navigating destructible environments and utilizing diverse character abilities.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~6hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Broforce is a parody run-and-gun game made in a 2D side-scrolling manner. Players are offered to take control of a Bro – one of the soldiers of the special Broforce unit.