LumiKin
Metacritic 83

ibb & obb

Codeglue|2013ActionAdventureArcade

LumiScore

77/ 100
GREAT
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

62/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to communicate openly with their partner while playing, discussing strategies and solutions. This game is ideal for playing together as a family or with a friend, fostering positive social interaction.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Learning Transfer5/5

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.
50
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
55
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)62/100

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.Fails the test

Two non-gendered blobs as protagonists.

Parent Pro-Tip

Playing ibb & obb together can be a fantastic bonding experience, promoting shared problem-solving and communication skills between children and parents or friends. It's a low-pressure environment for developing cognitive and social skills.

What your child develops

ibb & obb is a unique cooperative puzzle-platformer that strongly encourages teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Players must work together to navigate a world with inverted gravity, fostering critical thinking, spatial awareness, and adaptive challenge. The game's design necessitates constant collaboration, making it an excellent choice for developing social-emotional skills in a shared experience. It also offers a gentle introduction to puzzle-solving mechanics without intense pressure.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

ibb & obb is a two player cooperative game set in a puzzle filled world where gravity goes both up and down. You can only succeed by working closely together.