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Among the Sleep

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Among the Sleep

Reviewed: 16 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC · macOS · Linux · Nintendo Switch

Krillbite Studio · 2014

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

47 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 31 · R 4
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

31

Risk (RIS)

4

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.40
B2Social-emotional
0.27
B3Motor
0.15

Among the Sleep offers a unique and thought-provoking experience, fostering empathy and emotional regulation through its narrative. Players will engage in spatial awareness and problem-solving as they navigate the world from a child's perspective, encouraging creative thinking to overcome obstacles.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.17

The primary risks in Among the Sleep stem from its horror elements, which can be intense and frightening for young or sensitive players. The game explores mature themes and features a vulnerable protagonist, which could evoke anxiety. While there are no monetization or social risks, the content's intensity warrants consideration.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.33
R4.5Fear / Horror
1.00

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

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·ODDS — Assessed: 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.
  • 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.

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Parents ask…

Is Among the Sleep safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Among the Sleep a rating of 47/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Among the Sleep appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Among the Sleep, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Among the Sleep?

Our session recommendation for Among the Sleep 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 the Sleep?

The primary risks in Among the Sleep stem from its horror elements, which can be intense and frightening for young or sensitive players. The game explores mature themes and features a vulnerable protagonist, which could evoke anxiety. While there are no monetization or social risks, the content's intensity warrants consideration.