LumiKin
Metacritic 82

Sky: Children of the Light

thatgamecompany|2019AdventureRPGCasual

LumiScore

55/ 100
GOOD
60 min/day recommended

Growth

52/100

Growth Value

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Empathy

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$20/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should establish clear time limits and discuss the game's monetization features and social dynamics. Encourage open communication about in-game friendships and the value of real-world activities.

Top Skills Developed

Teamwork5/5
Communication5/5
Empathy5/5
Positive Social5/5
Creativity4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
42
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
80
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)52/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

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

Sky: Children of the Light features player avatars and ancestral spirits, but no named narrative characters with distinct genders that engage in dialogue or specific interactions with each other.

What your child develops

Sky: Children of the Light fosters strong social-emotional development through required teamwork, communication, and empathy in its cooperative gameplay. It encourages creativity via character customization and musical expression, alongside developing problem-solving and spatial awareness through exploration.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$20/moPlaytime: ~1hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

From the award-winning creators behind Journey (2013 Game of The Year) and the highly-acclaimed Flower, comes a ground-breaking social adventure that is set to warm your hearts. Welcome to the enchanting world of Sky, a beautifully-animated kingdom waiting to be explored by you and your loved ones.