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Fishdom Solitaire

Review · Casual · iOS

Fishdom Solitaire

Reviewed: 05 Jun 2026

iOS

Playrix · 2022

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

48 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 44 · R 47
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

44

Risk (RIS)

47

Daily limit

60min

Age guidance

10+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.68
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
0.30

Fishdom Solitaire offers engaging card-based puzzle-solving and strategic thinking through its solitaire gameplay. The aquarium decoration feature fosters creativity and provides a sense of accomplishment in building personalized underwater habitats. Caring for virtual fish can also introduce a mild sense of empathy.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.60
R2Monetization
0.38
R3Social risk
0.33

As a free-to-play mobile game with in-app purchases and competitive elements, Fishdom Solitaire carries risks of excessive screen time due to its 'thousands of levels' and continuous progression. The presence of boosters and competitive rewards could create pressure to spend real money to advance or compete effectively. Social comparison through leaderboards and potential compulsion-loop design mechanics (like variable rewards and notifications) may also contribute to addictive play patterns.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.00
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.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $50/mo.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: concerns noted·GDPR-KAssessed: concerns noted·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. Likely violations: monetisation that deliberately targets children; frequent spending prompts in a children-rated game.
  • 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. Likely violations: profiling or targeting of children for marketing.
  • 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 Fishdom Solitaire safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Fishdom Solitaire a rating of 48/100. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

How long should kids play Fishdom Solitaire?

Our session recommendation for Fishdom Solitaire is up to 60 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 Fishdom Solitaire?

As a free-to-play mobile game with in-app purchases and competitive elements, Fishdom Solitaire carries risks of excessive screen time due to its 'thousands of levels' and continuous progression. The presence of boosters and competitive rewards could create pressure to spend real money to advance or compete effectively. Social comparison through leaderboards and potential compulsion-loop design me