Review · Adventure · Android · PS Vita · Nintendo Switch
Broken Age
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
Android · PS Vita · Nintendo Switch · Linux · macOS · PC · iOS · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One
Double Fine Productions · 2014
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
68 /100
Broken Age is an adventure game that fosters problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking through its intricate puzzles and story.
Growth (BDS)
51
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
7+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.72 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.27 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
Broken Age fosters strong cognitive skills through its intricate puzzles and rich, branching narrative. Players engage in problem-solving, critical thinking, and memory recall as they navigate two distinct storylines and switch between characters to uncover clues and progress. The game also promotes empathy as players delve into the motivations and challenges of both Vella and Shay.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game presents minimal risks. Content risks are low, with mild fantasy violence against fictional monsters and no explicit sexual content, harsh language, or substance references. There are no monetization pressures, compulsion-loop design mechanics, or social risks like stranger chat or competitive toxicity, making it a safe and engaging single-player experience.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.33 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
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.