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Abolish

Review · Adventure · PC

Abolish

Reviewed: 27 Jun 2026

PC

Abolish · 2024

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

45 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 29 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

29

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.32
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.55

Abolish offers a charming pixel-style adventure that can enhance cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, memory, and reaction time through engaging platforming and combat. The simple mechanics make it accessible, while the lively presentation provides an enjoyable experience.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game presents minimal risks, with no monetization pressures, social risks, or explicit content. The primary risk is mild compulsion-loop design through coin collection, which is common in many games but not designed to be overly manipulative.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is Abolish safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Abolish a rating of 45/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Abolish appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Abolish, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Abolish?

Our session recommendation for Abolish is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Abolish?

The game presents minimal risks, with no monetization pressures, social risks, or explicit content. The primary risk is mild compulsion-loop design through coin collection, which is common in many games but not designed to be overly manipulative.