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Metacritic 8713+

INSIDE

Playdead|2016ActionAdventureIndie

LumiScore

54/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

38/100

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

Given the mature themes and unsettling atmosphere, parents should play alongside their children or discuss the game's narrative and imagery to help process potentially disturbing content. Offer support with challenging puzzles to prevent frustration and encourage perseverance.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Critical Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
52
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
17
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
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
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.N/A — no named characters

The game has no named characters at all, including the protagonist, therefore it cannot meet the criteria for two named female characters.

What your child develops

INSIDE encourages players to develop strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills as they navigate complex puzzles and environmental challenges. The game also fosters spatial awareness and learning transfer, requiring players to adapt to new mechanics and apply previous knowledge in novel situations.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

INSIDE is a platform adventure game that transfers the atmosphere of a dystopic world. Players assume the role of a lonely boy, who walks through the monochromatic 2.