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Valheim

Dvoid|2021ActionAdventureIndie

LumiScore

66/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

55/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Creativity

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

To manage screen time, set clear limits before play and discuss how to identify good stopping points in the game. Encourage cooperative play with friends or family to foster positive social interactions, but monitor for any signs of competitive toxicity.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Creativity5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Spatial Awareness3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
68
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
40
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)55/100

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
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 focuses on a single player experience with generic player character models, and creatures. There are no named female characters.

Parent Pro-Tip

Engage with your child about their crafting projects and exploration. Ask them about their strategies for defeating bosses or how they designed their strongholds. This can reinforce their problem-solving and creative thinking skills, and offer opportunities for shared learning experiences.

What your child develops

Valheim encourages players to develop strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills as they navigate its vast world, craft items, and defeat bosses. Its open-ended nature fosters creativity in building and exploration, and the adaptive challenge system keeps players engaged and learning new strategies.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~12hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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Prove your worth! Are you worthy of entering Valhalla?