In Abyssam: a story of resilience
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Croissance
38/100
Valeur de croissance
- Empathie
- Régulation émotionnelle
- Lecture et langage
Risque
FAIBLE
Modèles d'engagement
Très peu de pression pour dépenser ou jouer excessivement.
Attention
Conseil de parent expert
Before playing, ask your child if they have ever lost someone they cared about, and let them know this game explores those feelings in a thoughtful way. Play together if possible — the French narrative and grief themes make it an excellent springboard for real conversations about loss, emotions, and resilience.
Principales compétences développées
Domaines de développement
Représentation?Degré de diversité des personnages du jeu en termes de genre et d'ethnicité. Plus le score est élevé, plus la représentation est authentique. Affiché uniquement — n'affecte pas la recommandation de temps de jeu.
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The narrative centers on David grieving his deceased wife — both named characters are gendered, but the wife is absent and no dialogue between two named female characters occurs.
Conseil de parent expert
Co-playing this short narrative game (roughly 20–40 minutes) turns it into a guided emotional literacy lesson. Pausing to discuss each phase of grief David experiences can help children build vocabulary for their own feelings and normalize the grieving process — benefits that extend well beyond the screen.
Ce que votre enfant développe
In Abyssam is a rare example of a 'serious game' designed explicitly to teach emotional intelligence. Its greatest strength lies in helping players — particularly older children, teens, and adults — understand the stages of grief and healthy coping mechanisms. The empathy and emotional regulation benefits are substantial: players inhabit David's perspective and are guided through loss in a safe, reflective space. The French-language narrative gives it meaningful reading and language engagement, and the real-world psychological framework (e.g., Kübler-Ross stages) makes learning transfer to lived experience genuinely plausible. For children who have experienced loss, or for families navigating bereavement, this game could serve as a gentle, low-pressure conversation starter.
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À propos de ce jeu
In Abyssam : a story of resilience, is a point and click 'serious' game on grief and loss. Follow David's steps towards acceptance after the passing of his wife.