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Gris

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Gris

Reviewed: 10 May 2026

Android · macOS · PC · iOS · Xbox One · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch

Nomada Studio · 2018

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

48 /100

Gris is an adventure puzzle game that fosters problem-solving and spatial awareness through its platforming and puzzles.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 33 · R 9
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

33

Risk (RIS)

9

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

6+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.50
B2Social-emotional
0.20
B3Motor
0.45

Gris encourages problem-solving and spatial awareness through its puzzles and platforming. Players develop emotional intelligence by experiencing Gris's journey of healing and self-discovery, fostering empathy and emotional regulation. The game's non-punishing design allows for stress-free exploration and skill development.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

Gris presents minimal risks. Its single-player, narrative-focused design means there are no social or competitive pressures. The complete absence of microtransactions, loot boxes, or subscriptions eliminates financial risks associated with engagement. Content is universally appropriate with no violence or objectionable material.

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.

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 Gris safe for kids?

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

How long should kids play Gris?

Our session recommendation for Gris 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 Gris?

Gris presents minimal risks. Its single-player, narrative-focused design means there are no social or competitive pressures. The complete absence of microtransactions, loot boxes, or subscriptions eliminates financial risks associated with engagement. Content is universally appropriate with no violence or objectionable material.