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Metacritic 8410+

Lara Croft GO

Square Enix|2015AdventurePuzzle

LumiScore

54/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

37/100

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

Lara Croft GO is an excellent choice for parents seeking to foster cognitive development in a safe, low-stress environment. Its thoughtful puzzle design and lack of predatory mechanics make it a highly recommended game for focused and rewarding play sessions.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
68
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
3
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
10
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)37/100

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
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

The game features Lara Croft as a named female character, but the provided information does not indicate the presence of a second named female character.

What your child develops

Lara Croft GO excels in developing advanced cognitive skills, including problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic planning, and critical thinking, as players navigate intricate puzzles and learn evolving game mechanics. The turn-based nature encourages thoughtful progression, enhancing memory and adaptive learning through new challenges.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Lara Croft GO is a turn-based isometric puzzle game drawn in material design style. This is the fourth spin-off of the enormous Tomb Raider series.