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Metacritic 826+

Creaks

Amanita Design|2020AdventureIndiePuzzle

LumiScore

55/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

38/100

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

Parents can encourage discussion about puzzle solutions and artistic elements to further engage their child's cognitive and creative development. Reassure children if the atmosphere seems a little spooky, reminding them it's part of the game's charm.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Spatial Awareness4/5
Memory & Attention4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
68
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
7
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
10
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)38/100

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.N/A — no named characters

Creaks does not feature any named characters, as the protagonist is unnamed and other entities are creature-like without names or explicit gender.

What your child develops

Creaks encourages children to develop strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills as they navigate intricate puzzles. The game fosters strategic planning and memory retention, with each new challenge building upon previously learned concepts. Its unique artistic style also provides an engaging environment for cognitive development.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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