B+We Were Here
An asymmetrical cooperative puzzle adventure where two players are trapped in an abandoned castle. One player is the Explorer, searching the halls, while the other is the Librarian, who must use clues in a library to guide the Explorer through dangerous puzzles via walkie-talkie.
Parent verdict
Is We Were Here good for kids?
Yes — a great pick for most kids
Rated Ages 12+. Best for teamwork, Communication.
Reviewed by Hess Polanco, parent tester & co-founder · Updated June 28, 2026
The busy-parent summary
Time required
90-120 minutes
Safety level
Low / Moderate
Best for
Teamwork, Communication
Ages
Ages 12+
Great for your child
It empowers them to be the 'expert' who guides the parent or the 'adventurer' who relies on them.
Great for you
You are forced to talk and listen to each other exclusively to progress through the game.
Parent notes
The game involves an in-game voice chat system; if playing with strangers, supervise closely. It is best played as a private duo. The game features some mild 'dark fantasy' themes and tension that could cause anxiety in younger children.
The Connection Grade™ breakdown
Four things we grade, each one judged on what this game actually does. Open any row to see why.
The split-screen separation and walkie-talkie mechanic force non-stop verbal coordination, though the inability to see each other's screens can cause acute deadlock if one person struggles to find the words.
Skills this builds
- Coordinating actions where one describes visual symbols while the other searches reference books
- Managing walkie-talkie discipline so players do not talk over each other on a single audio channel
- Guiding each other through blind navigation hazards like the subterranean spike maze
Try this together
When navigating the spike maze, let your kid call out the tile colors from the map while you move one step at a time.
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