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Among Ripples

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Among Ripples

Reviewed: 23 May 2026

PC · macOS · Linux

Eat Create Sleep · 2015

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

68 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 51 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

51

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.76
B2Social-emotional
0.37
B3Motor
0.10

Among Ripples offers a serene and educational experience, fostering cognitive skills like problem-solving, strategic thinking, and creativity through its engaging ecosystem management. It promotes a sense of calm and encourages players to learn about natural balance and sustainability in a relaxed, self-paced environment.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

Among Ripples presents virtually no risks. It is free from compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, social risks, and harmful content. The only potential 'risk' is its mild promotion of ecological awareness, which is generally considered a positive message.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.00
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 Among Ripples safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Among Ripples a rating of 68/100. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

How long should kids play Among Ripples?

Our session recommendation for Among Ripples 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 Among Ripples?

Among Ripples presents virtually no risks. It is free from compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, social risks, and harmful content. The only potential 'risk' is its mild promotion of ecological awareness, which is generally considered a positive message.