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Lumen (lumen.) is a puzzle game about manipulating mirrors and lenses to get beams of light to reveal images telling the story of the inventor's life. It's a simple concept, but as the levels get more challenging and more obstacles appear, logic and problem-solving skills quickly become essential. The rewarding puzzles paired with the unique story make for a unique game.
Unfortunately, Lumen is not available on Android, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One or Xbox X|S. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 15/12/2020
Out Now: Apple TV, Mac and iOS
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Brain Game, Narrative and Puzzle
Accessibility: 20 features
Components: 2D Overhead and Grid
Developer: Lykke Studios (@LykkeStudios)
Costs: Purchase cost
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If you like the sound of Lumen but find it too complex or challenging, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with a lower Skill Rating.
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Bananagrams is a brain game where you arrange and rearrange letters to make words.
Bananagrams is a brain game where you arrange and rearrange letters to make words. You play by taking Letter tiles from a shared pile and organising them into a crossword grid.
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If you like the sound of Lumen but it doesn’t offer the accessibility you require, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with more Accessibility Features. You can view a full breakdown in our Lumen Accessibility Report.
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