LumiKin
Metacritic 6817+

State of Decay 2

Undead Labs|2018ActionShooterRPG

LumiScore

67/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

54/100

Growth Value

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

State of Decay 2 is a mature-rated game due to its violent content and themes of survival in a harsh world. Consider playing alongside your child to guide them through decision-making and manage the emotional impact of character loss. Discuss the importance of teamwork and resource management. Monitor online interactions if playing cooperatively, despite the listed lack of stranger chat, as communication through other means might be possible. Be aware of the permanent death mechanic for characters, which can be upsetting for some players.

Top Skills Developed

Teamwork5/5
Communication5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
48
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
67
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
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.Fails the test

No significant female characters with dialogue. The game is focused on survival rather than character interaction.

Parent Pro-Tip

To maximize the benefits, encourage your child to strategize about base building, resource allocation, and survivor specialization. Prompt discussions about ethical dilemmas presented in the game, such as choices between helping different survivor groups. Emphasize the value of communication and teamwork during cooperative play to overcome challenges more effectively.

What your child develops

State of Decay 2 encourages strategic thinking, resource management, and teamwork in a zombie-survival setting. Players must make critical decisions to ensure the survival of their community, fostering problem-solving and adaptive challenge skills. The cooperative multiplayer mode promotes communication and collaboration.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~8hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

State of Decay 2 is an open-world zombie-themed survival game with RPG elements, the second installment in State of Decay series. ###Gameplay In State of Decay 2, you take a role of zombie-apocalypse survivor.