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Felix The Reaper

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Felix The Reaper

Reviewed: 16 May 2026

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

Daedalic Entertainment · 2019

Ludograph rating

B

Good

61 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 44 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

44

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.72
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.35

Felix The Reaper is a unique puzzle game that excels in developing cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and critical analysis through its innovative shadow manipulation mechanics. Players will also engage their creativity and adaptive learning as they tackle increasingly challenging levels and bonus trials. The game offers a rich artistic experience, drawing inspiration from art history and featuring diverse music and dance, making it a culturally enriching experience.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game presents very low risks. The thematic elements of death are stylized and presented in a 'gruesomely sweet' manner, not intended to be frightening or graphic. There are no manipulative monetization schemes, social pressures, or explicit content. Mild engagement mechanics like achievements and bonus levels are present but do not constitute manipulative design.

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
0.33

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 Felix The Reaper safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Felix The Reaper a rating of 61/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Felix The Reaper appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Felix The Reaper?

Our session recommendation for Felix The Reaper 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 Felix The Reaper?

The game presents very low risks. The thematic elements of death are stylized and presented in a 'gruesomely sweet' manner, not intended to be frightening or graphic. There are no manipulative monetization schemes, social pressures, or explicit content. Mild engagement mechanics like achievements and bonus levels are present but do not constitute manipulative design.