Review · Indie · Android · Nintendo Switch · Linux
Baba Is You
Reviewed: 16 May 2026
Android · Nintendo Switch · Linux · macOS · PC · iOS
Hempuli Oy · 2019
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
53 /100
Baba Is You is an indie puzzle game that significantly develops problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking by manipulating game rules.
Growth (BDS)
38
Risk (RIS)
11
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
–
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.84 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.10 | |
Baba Is You significantly develops a child's problem-solving and critical thinking skills by requiring them to manipulate game rules to achieve objectives. Its unique mechanic encourages immense creativity and strategic planning, fostering deep understanding of logical systems and how to adapt learned principles to new challenges.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
Given its single-player, logic-focused nature, Baba Is You presents minimal risks. There are no social pressures, monetization schemes, or concerning content. The primary 'risk' is the potential for frustration with particularly challenging puzzles, though this is a common aspect of the puzzle genre.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·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.: 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.