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Drunken Stickman

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Drunken Stickman

Reviewed: 16 Jun 2026

PC

Scorpie · 2023

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

32 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 19 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

19

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.20
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.45

Drunken Stickman, a platformer, offers moderate cognitive benefits through problem-solving and spatial awareness required to navigate its levels. It also provides motor skill development through hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, and reaction time needed for precise platforming.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risk in Drunken Stickman is the explicit reference to substance use through its 'drunken stickman' theme. While the violence is minimal and cartoonish, the game's central premise normalizes drunkenness, which could be a concern for younger players.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.67
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

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 Drunken Stickman safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Drunken Stickman a rating of 32/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is Drunken Stickman appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Drunken Stickman?

Our session recommendation for Drunken Stickman 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 Drunken Stickman?

The primary risk in Drunken Stickman is the explicit reference to substance use through its 'drunken stickman' theme. While the violence is minimal and cartoonish, the game's central premise normalizes drunkenness, which could be a concern for younger players.