Review · Action · PC · macOS · PlayStation 2
Ghost Master
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
PC · macOS · PlayStation 2 · Xbox
Sick Puppies · 2003
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
71 /100
Ghost Master is a strategy game that fosters problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical analysis through complex asymmetric gameplay, with potential for competitive toxicity.
Growth (BDS)
65
Risk (RIS)
22
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.72 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.60 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.55 | |
Ghost Master offers significant cognitive benefits through its complex asymmetric gameplay, demanding high levels of problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical analysis. Players must adapt to diverse roles and constantly evolving challenges, fostering strong learning transfer skills. The game also promotes teamwork and communication, as players must cooperate or deceive effectively to achieve objectives.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.25 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.50 | |
The competitive and deceptive nature of Ghost Master carries a moderate risk of competitive toxicity and social comparison, as players engage in 'trickery and lies' and face win/loss outcomes. While there are microtransactions, their specific impact on monetization risks like pay-to-win is unclear. Content risks include mild fantasy violence and fear/horror elements, consistent with its E10+ rating.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.67 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.67 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $10/mo.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Not yet assessed·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.
- 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.