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Metacritic 896+

Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Finji|2021AdventureRPGIndie

LumiScore

69/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

54/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Creativity
  • Positive Social

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to experiment with different coloring techniques and to think creatively when solving puzzles. Play together in local co-op to foster teamwork and communication, and discuss the narrative and the importance of helping others.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Creativity5/5
Positive Social5/5
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.
62
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
53
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)54/100

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
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

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.Passes the test

Game features multiple female characters with dialogue who discuss topics other than men.

Parent Pro-Tip

Playing Chicory: A Colorful Tale can help develop your child's artistic expression, problem-solving skills, and spatial reasoning. The game's emphasis on positive social interactions and narrative can also contribute to their emotional and ethical development. The lack of aggressive monetization and social features makes it a safe and engaging experience.

What your child develops

Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an adventure game that fosters creativity through its core mechanic of drawing and coloring the world. It also encourages problem-solving and strategic thinking as players navigate puzzles and environmental manipulation. The game promotes positive social interactions through its cast of animal characters and optional local co-op, encouraging teamwork and communication. Players will also engage their spatial awareness and memory while exploring the world and learning new paint abilities.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an adventure game about a dog wielding a magic paintbrush! Use the power of art to explore, solve puzzles, help your animal friends and restore color to the world.