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Decompression (itch) (kung_boman)

Review · Action · PC

Decompression (itch) (kung_boman)

Reviewed: 24 Jun 2026

PC

kung_boman · 2023

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

56 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 40 · R 5
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

40

Risk (RIS)

5

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.48
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.75

Decompression offers engaging action gameplay that can help develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. It presents moderate cognitive challenges in problem-solving and spatial awareness.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risk in Decompression is its high level of violence, as players are tasked with 'exterminating foes with excessive force.' However, the game has no manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics, monetization pressures, or social risks.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
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 · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: 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.

Parents ask…

Is Decompression (itch) (kung_boman) safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Decompression (itch) (kung_boman) a rating of 56/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Decompression (itch) (kung_boman) appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Decompression (itch) (kung_boman), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Decompression (itch) (kung_boman)?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Decompression (itch) (kung_boman): its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Decompression (itch) (kung_boman)?

The primary risk in Decompression is its high level of violence, as players are tasked with 'exterminating foes with excessive force.' However, the game has no manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics, monetization pressures, or social risks.