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HyperDissonance

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HyperDissonance

Reviewed: 07 Jun 2026

PC

Meta · 2025

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

72 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 56 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

56

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.76
B2Social-emotional
0.30
B3Motor
0.45

HyperDissonance offers a deep, engaging psychological horror experience that challenges players with complex problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical analysis through its unique Linux-inspired hacking mechanics. The narrative-driven mystery encourages learning and memory, fostering cognitive development in an immersive cyberpunk setting.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains intense psychological horror, scary, and gory imagery, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. While it lacks manipulative monetization or social risks, the mature content requires careful consideration.

Content (not in risk score)

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

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 HyperDissonance safe for kids?

Ludograph gives HyperDissonance a rating of 72/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is HyperDissonance appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for HyperDissonance, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play HyperDissonance?

We don't publish a daily session budget for HyperDissonance: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of HyperDissonance?

The game contains intense psychological horror, scary, and gory imagery, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. While it lacks manipulative monetization or social risks, the mature content requires careful consideration.