Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · PC · Nintendo Switch
Close To The Sun
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
PlayStation 4 · PC · Nintendo Switch · Xbox One
Storm in a Teacup · 2019
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
46 /100
Close To The Sun is an action adventure game that builds reading and problem solving through its narrative, but contains significant violence and horror themes.
Growth (BDS)
30
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.46 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.07 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.25 | |
Close To The Sun offers a rich narrative experience that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving as players uncover the mysteries of the Helios. Its atmospheric design and focus on exploration can enhance spatial awareness and attention to detail. The game's emphasis on reading and understanding environmental clues also strengthens reading comprehension.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The primary risks in Close To The Sun stem from its mature content, including significant violence, strong language, and a pervasive sense of fear and horror. These elements may be disturbing for younger players. While the game does not feature manipulative monetization or social pressures, its intense atmosphere and dark themes require a discerning audience.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 1.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| 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.