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Metacritic 7517+

Haven

The Game Bakers|2020AdventureRPG

LumiScore

68/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

54/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Teamwork
  • Empathy

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Play the first hour with your teen to discuss the mature themes

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness4/5
Teamwork4/5
Empathy4/5
Positive Social4/5
Problem Solving3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
50
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
70
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
40
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
3/3
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

Game features only two main characters in a romantic relationship, insufficient cast for Bechdel test

Parent Pro-Tip

Haven's story explores mature relationship themes including intimacy, consent, and making life-changing decisions together. Playing alongside your teen creates opportunities to discuss healthy relationship dynamics, communication, and the game's central ethical dilemma of personal freedom versus societal expectations. The co-op mode makes this particularly natural, as you can experience the story together and pause to discuss choices and consequences in real-time.

What your child develops

Haven offers a thoughtful exploration-based RPG experience centered on relationship dynamics and cooperation. The game's co-op design (playable solo with AI or local co-op with two players) genuinely emphasizes teamwork, as both characters must work together to explore, gather resources, and fight. The gliding exploration mechanics develop strong spatial awareness as players navigate interconnected terrain and chart fragmented islands. Problem-solving emerges through resource management, combat tactics, and puzzle-solving to restore the planet. The narrative-rich story promotes empathy and emotional intelligence as players navigate the complexities of a romantic relationship under pressure, making meaningful dialogue choices that affect the relationship dynamic. Reading comprehension is engaged through substantial dialogue and story text. The game's themes of love, sacrifice, and choosing one's own path provide opportunities for ethical reasoning about autonomy versus duty.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Two lovers gave up everything and escaped to a lost planet to be together. Glide through a mysterious landscape, explore a fragmented world and fight against what’s trying to tear them apart in this RPG adventure about love, rebellion, and freedom.