LumiKin
Metacritic 8213+

CrossCode

Radical Fish Games|2015ActionRPGPuzzle

LumiScore

64/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

50/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Reading & Language

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to take breaks during longer play sessions, and discuss the sci-fi story and puzzle solutions to enhance their critical thinking and comprehension.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Reading & Language5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5

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.
0
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
70
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)50/100

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
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

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

The game features multiple named female characters like Lea (the protagonist) and Emilie (her best friend and party member) who frequently interact about quests, their friendship, Lea's amnesia, and the mysteries of the game world, which are not primarily centered around a male character.

What your child develops

CrossCode fosters strong problem-solving and strategic thinking through its engaging puzzles and fast-paced combat requiring players to exploit enemy weaknesses. Players also develop hand-eye coordination and quick reaction times due to the dynamic action RPG mechanics.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~5hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

This retro-inspired 2D Action RPG might outright surprise you. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.