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Claire

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Claire

Reviewed: 22 May 2026

PC · macOS · PlayStation 4

Hailstorm Games · 2014

Ludograph rating

B

Good

59 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 44 · R 9
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

44

Risk (RIS)

9

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.42
B2Social-emotional
0.47
B3Motor
0.45

Claire offers a rich narrative experience that challenges players with ethical dilemmas and emotional regulation. The game fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and spatial awareness through exploration and decision-making in a suspenseful environment. The 'panic system' and 'Nightmare' difficulty provide adaptive challenges, while the core mechanic of deciding who to save promotes empathy and ethical reasoning.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.17
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

The primary risks in Claire stem from its content, particularly the high level of fear and horror, and moderate violence, which may be intense for some players. While the game avoids manipulative monetization and social risks, the psychological intensity of the panic system and the constant threat could be a concern for emotional well-being.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
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 — 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.

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Parents ask…

Is Claire safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Claire a rating of 59/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Claire appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Claire?

Our session recommendation for Claire 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 Claire?

The primary risks in Claire stem from its content, particularly the high level of fear and horror, and moderate violence, which may be intense for some players. While the game avoids manipulative monetization and social risks, the psychological intensity of the panic system and the constant threat could be a concern for emotional well-being.