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Metacritic 90

N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

Metanet Software|2015ActionPuzzle

LumiScore

67/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

62/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Learning Transfer

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

N++ is an excellent game for developing cognitive and motor skills. Its local multiplayer is a great way to bond with children over a shared challenge. Encourage breaks and monitor for signs of frustration in competitive modes.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Learning Transfer5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5

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.
37
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
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
0/3
Ethnic diversity
0/3

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

No narrative or characters to evaluate.

Parent Pro-Tip

N++ can improve your child's problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and fine motor control. The game's emphasis on mastering mechanics and adapting to new challenges can also boost their learning transfer abilities.

What your child develops

N++ hones problem-solving, spatial awareness, and reaction time through its challenging platforming puzzles. The game encourages strategic thinking and learning transfer as players master new mechanics and apply them to increasingly complex levels. Its adaptive challenge system keeps players engaged by constantly pushing their skills.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

N++ is a fast-paced, momentum-based platformer about darting around obstacles, narrowly evading enemies and collecting gold in a beautiful minimalist landscape. It’s the first N game on PC since 2004 and we’ve spent those 12 years perfecting the platformer.