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Cursed (itch) (Maximus)

Review · Puzzle · PC

Cursed (itch) (Maximus)

Reviewed: 10 Jun 2026

PC

Maximus · 2023

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

52 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 35 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

35

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.62
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.10

Cursed, as a puzzle game, offers significant cognitive benefits, particularly in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking. Players will engage their minds to help free the town from tormented souls, requiring logical thought and potentially memory recall. Its 'short game' nature suggests an accessible experience that can provide focused mental stimulation.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

This game presents very low risks across the board. There are no monetization pressures, social risks (like chat with strangers or competitive toxicity), or compulsion-loop design mechanics such as variable rewards or streak penalties. The primary content risk is mild fear/horror due to the theme of 'lost souls' and 'tormented souls', but it does not appear to involve violence, sexual content, or strong language.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / 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.

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Parents ask…

Is Cursed (itch) (Maximus) safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Cursed (itch) (Maximus) a rating of 52/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Cursed (itch) (Maximus) appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Cursed (itch) (Maximus), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Cursed (itch) (Maximus)?

Our session recommendation for Cursed (itch) (Maximus) 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 Cursed (itch) (Maximus)?

This game presents very low risks across the board. There are no monetization pressures, social risks (like chat with strangers or competitive toxicity), or compulsion-loop design mechanics such as variable rewards or streak penalties. The primary content risk is mild fear/horror due to the theme of 'lost souls' and 'tormented souls', but it does not appear to involve violence, sexual content, or