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Metacritic 83

SMITE

Hi-Rez Studios|2015Action

LumiScore

51/ 100
GOOD
30 min/day recommended

Growth

54/100

Growth Value

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Adaptive Challenge
  • Teamwork

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$10/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should set clear spending limits and monitor in-game purchases. Due to the competitive nature and potential for toxicity, supervise chat interactions and discuss good sportsmanship with your child. Encourage breaks to prevent excessive play.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Teamwork5/5
Communication5/5
Problem Solving3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
56
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
53
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
50
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)54/100

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
2/3

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 features gods from various mythologies, but they are not named characters in the traditional sense, and thus the Bechdel test is not applicable.

Parent Pro-Tip

Engage with your child about their strategic choices and teamwork in the game. Ask them how they collaborate with their team and what decisions they make to succeed. This can open discussions about strategy, problem-solving, and sportsmanship.

What your child develops

SMITE can develop a child's strategic thinking as they choose gods, abilities, and items to counter opponents. Teamwork and communication are fostered through cooperative play with other players. Players also develop problem-solving skills in dynamic combat situations.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$10/moPlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Smite is a free-to-play MOBA game developed by Hi-Rez Studios. Gods from multiple mythologies serve as playable characters in the game.