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Haunted House (2023)

Review · Action · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X · Nintendo Switch

Haunted House (2023)

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X · Nintendo Switch · PC

Orbit Studio · 2023

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

53 /100

Automated review

Haunted House (2023) is an adventure game that encourages problem-solving and adaptive challenge as players navigate spooky environments.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 38 · R 11
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

38

Risk (RIS)

11

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

10+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.58
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.40

Haunted House encourages problem-solving and strategic thinking as players navigate procedurally generated layouts and overcome various ghastly encounters. The adaptive challenge of new layouts and enemy placements keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging, promoting learning transfer. Spatial awareness is key to success in the 3D isometric stealth gameplay.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.23
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While the game has mild jump scares and spooky elements, the overall content risk is low. The 'infinite play' aspect of roguelite gameplay might encourage extended sessions, and the variable rewards from exploring could be mildly habit-forming.

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
0.67

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 Haunted House (2023) safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Haunted House (2023) a rating of 53/100, recommended for ages 10 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Haunted House (2023) appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 10+ for Haunted House (2023), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Haunted House (2023)?

Our session recommendation for Haunted House (2023) 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 Haunted House (2023)?

While the game has mild jump scares and spooky elements, the overall content risk is low. The 'infinite play' aspect of roguelite gameplay might encourage extended sessions, and the variable rewards from exploring could be mildly habit-forming.