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Deus Ex GO

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Deus Ex GO

Reviewed: 05 May 2026

iOS · Android · PC

Square Enix · 2016

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

46 /100

Automated review

Deus Ex GO is a turn-based puzzle game that develops problem solving and strategic thinking with minimal risks.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 34 · R 30
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

34

Risk (RIS)

30

Daily limit

90min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.66
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.15

Deus Ex GO is an excellent turn-based puzzle game that heavily engages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness. Players will find themselves constantly challenged with new mechanics and level designs, promoting adaptive learning and critical thinking. The 'Puzzle Maker' and 'Infinite Play' modes offer endless opportunities for creative puzzle-solving and intellectual growth.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game presents minimal risks. Violence is stylized and infrequent, and there are no monetization pressures or social risks. The primary 'risk' is the potential for extended play due to the engaging puzzle design and infinite content.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

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 Deus Ex GO safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Deus Ex GO a rating of 46/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Deus Ex GO appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Deus Ex GO, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Deus Ex GO?

Our session recommendation for Deus Ex GO is up to 90 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 Deus Ex GO?

The game presents minimal risks. Violence is stylized and infrequent, and there are no monetization pressures or social risks. The primary 'risk' is the potential for extended play due to the engaging puzzle design and infinite content.