Metacritic 85

Framed

Noodlecake Studios|2014AdventureArcadePuzzle

LumiScore

56/ 100

GOOD

120+ min/day recommended

Growth

39/100

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

Engage with your child by discussing the story and their puzzle-solving choices to deepen their understanding of narrative structure and critical thinking.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5

Strategic Thinking5/5

Critical Thinking5/5

Reading & Language5/5

Spatial Awareness3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.

Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.

Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.

Overall Benefit Score (BDS)39/100

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

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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

The game description does not provide information about any named characters, male or female, making it impossible to determine if it meets the first criterion of having two named female characters.

What your child develops

Framed encourages players to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by manipulating the sequence of comic panels to alter the story's outcome. It also enhances spatial awareness and narrative comprehension through its unique puzzle design.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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Parent Tips

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About this game

~~~ Winner of over 25 Awards ~~~ FRAMED is a multi-award winning noir-puzzle game where you re-arrange panels of an animated comic book to change the outcome of the story. ~~~~~ FEATURES ~~~~~ AWARD-WINNING DESIGN Featuring a fusion of all-new game mechanics & fiendish puzzles, FRAMED has received many design awards as well as being an 'Excellence in Design' finalist in the IGF 2015.