Homescapes is the digital equivalent of a supermarket tabloid: colorful, easy to consume, and designed to keep you at the checkout counter. It’s entirely wholesome in its themes—you’re literally just helping a guy fix up his parents' house—but it’s built on a foundation of psychological nudges meant to open your wallet.

If your kid is playing this, they aren't being exposed to 'bad' content, but they are being trained by a world-class engagement machine. It’s a fine 'waiting room' game, but don't expect it to spark much more than a desire for more 'stars' to buy a virtual rug.