Review · Adventure · Xbox Series S/X · Xbox One · PlayStation 4
Children of Silentown
Reviewed: 09 May 2026
Xbox Series S/X · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · PC · Nintendo Switch
Elf Games · 2023
Ludograph rating
B
Good
65 /100
Children of Silentown is an adventure game that fosters problem solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking, but has a dark, unsettling atmosphere.
Growth (BDS)
48
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.58 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.40 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
Children of Silentown offers a rich narrative experience that fosters cognitive development through complex puzzles, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. Players will engage with characters, promoting empathy and emotional regulation as they navigate a mysterious world.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game features a dark and unsettling atmosphere with themes of fear and horror, including monsters and disappearances, which may be intense for younger or sensitive players.
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 | 1.00 | |
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.