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Distraint 2

Review · Adventure · iOS · Nintendo Switch · Android

Distraint 2

Reviewed: 16 May 2026

iOS · Nintendo Switch · Android · PlayStation 4 · PC · Xbox One

Jesse Makkonen · 2018

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

39 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 24 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

24

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.36
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.15

Distraint 2 offers a compelling narrative experience that engages players with its complex story and intriguing twists. The puzzle-solving elements encourage problem-solving, critical thinking, and memory, while the dark humor provides a unique emotional dimension. The game's focus on 'restoring hope and finding purpose' can also provide a thought-provoking experience.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risks in Distraint 2 stem from its psychological horror genre, which features a sinister and dark story that may be intense for some players. The game's themes and atmosphere could evoke fear and anxiety, and its ESRB T rating indicates content that may not be suitable for younger audiences. However, it lacks common manipulative design mechanics, monetization pressures, or social risks often found in other games.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
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 · 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 Distraint 2 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Distraint 2 a rating of 39/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is Distraint 2 appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Distraint 2, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Distraint 2?

Our session recommendation for Distraint 2 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 Distraint 2?

The primary risks in Distraint 2 stem from its psychological horror genre, which features a sinister and dark story that may be intense for some players. The game's themes and atmosphere could evoke fear and anxiety, and its ESRB T rating indicates content that may not be suitable for younger audiences. However, it lacks common manipulative design mechanics, monetization pressures, or social risks