Review · Adventure · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Reviewed: 09 Apr 2026
PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC · macOS
Finji · 2021
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
69 /100
Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an adventure game that builds problem solving and creativity as players color and draw to explore its world.
Growth (BDS)
54
Risk (RIS)
3
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
6+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.62 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.53 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an adventure game that fosters creativity through its core mechanic of drawing and coloring the world. It also encourages problem-solving and strategic thinking as players navigate puzzles and environmental manipulation. The game promotes positive social interactions through its cast of animal characters and optional local co-op, encouraging teamwork and communication. Players will also engage their spatial awareness and memory while exploring the world and learning new paint abilities.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.06 | |
While Chicory: A Colorful Tale is generally low-risk, some mild social comparison might occur due to the collectible nature of clothes, plants, and furniture, allowing for customization that could be showcased or compared. The game does not feature microtransactions, loot boxes, or battle passes, nor does it have stranger chat, mitigating many common monetization and social risks. The game's gentle nature and focus on creativity make it a low-risk option for most children.
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.