Until Dawn
LumiScore
Growth
56/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Due to its mature themes and intense horror elements, Until Dawn is best suited for older teenagers. Parents should consider playing alongside their child to discuss ethical dilemmas and help manage the suspense. Encourage breaks during narrative lulls to prevent extended screen time and discuss the emotional impact of the game’s choices.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
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.— Passes the test
There are multiple female characters who talk to each other about things other than men.
Parent Pro-Tip
Playing Until Dawn can be a great opportunity to discuss critical thinking and ethical decision-making with your teen. Talk about the consequences of different choices in the game and how they relate to real-life situations. The game's narrative depth can also spark conversations about character development and storytelling.
What your child develops
Until Dawn is a choice-driven horror game that excels in fostering critical thinking, strategic planning, and ethical reasoning through its complex narrative and impactful decision-making. Players must constantly analyze situations, anticipate consequences, and adapt their strategies to ensure the survival of characters, offering a deeply engaging cognitive workout. The game's intricate plot and character relationships also encourage empathy and emotional regulation as players navigate difficult moral dilemmas.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Ten young people spend time in a cottage on a mountain. Around the cottage, there is a forest and something supernatural.