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Haunt the House: Terrortown

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Haunt the House: Terrortown

Reviewed: 16 May 2026

macOS · Android · iOS · PC

SFB Games · 2014

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

49 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 33 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

33

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.52
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.35

Haunt the House: Terrortown is a charming and inventive puzzle game that encourages creative problem-solving and strategic thinking. Players must experiment with different object possessions and their effects to achieve their goal of scaring townspeople. This fosters a sense of curiosity and encourages players to think outside the box. The game's vibrant world and unique characters also offer a mild cognitive benefit through engaging narrative and visual elements. It is a good choice for players who enjoy light-hearted puzzles and exploration.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game has minimal risks. The 'frightening' aspects are cartoonish and unlikely to genuinely scare most children. There are no monetization pressures, social risks, or significant compulsion-loop design.

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
0.33

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·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.: 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.

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Parents ask…

Is Haunt the House: Terrortown safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Haunt the House: Terrortown a rating of 49/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Haunt the House: Terrortown appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Haunt the House: Terrortown, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Haunt the House: Terrortown?

Our session recommendation for Haunt the House: Terrortown 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 Haunt the House: Terrortown?

The game has minimal risks. The 'frightening' aspects are cartoonish and unlikely to genuinely scare most children. There are no monetization pressures, social risks, or significant compulsion-loop design.