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House of Detention

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House of Detention

Reviewed: 20 May 2026

PC · macOS · Linux

Aniki · 2020

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

40 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 25 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

25

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

15+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.36
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.35

House of Detention involves elements of problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, memory, attention, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time as players navigate a mysterious environment and collect items. The horror theme and 'Dungeon Master' lore can encourage engagement with a narrative.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game's 'Right Version ♂ - Patch (if you're an adult)' and mention of a 'Locker Room' and 'Gym' with suggestive undertones, alongside the horror elements, indicate potential for mature sexual content and fear. The lack of an ESRB rating and the game's description itself raise concerns about age appropriateness and content moderation. While there are no explicit monetization risks, the game's lack of a clear pricing model or content details makes it difficult to fully assess other potential risks.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.67
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
1.00

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 House of Detention safe for kids?

Ludograph gives House of Detention a rating of 40/100, recommended for ages 15 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is House of Detention appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 15+ for House of Detention, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play House of Detention?

Our session recommendation for House of Detention 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 House of Detention?

The game's 'Right Version ♂ - Patch (if you're an adult)' and mention of a 'Locker Room' and 'Gym' with suggestive undertones, alongside the horror elements, indicate potential for mature sexual content and fear. The lack of an ESRB rating and the game's description itself raise concerns about age appropriateness and content moderation. While there are no explicit monetization risks, the game's la