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Keepsake

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Keepsake

Reviewed: 17 May 2026

macOS · PC

Wicked Studios · 2006

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

54 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 37 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

37

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.52
B2Social-emotional
0.30
B3Motor
0.10

Keepsake offers a rich narrative experience that encourages reading and critical thinking through its puzzle-solving elements. The focus on a touching story about friendship and family (father and daughter) can foster empathy and emotional understanding. Its slower pace is ideal for players who prefer a thoughtful and immersive adventure over fast-paced action.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While low in explicit risks, the game does feature a mild sense of mystery and potential fear surrounding the disappearance of the scholars, which might be a minor concern for very young or sensitive players.

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 · 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 Keepsake safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Keepsake a rating of 54/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Keepsake appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Keepsake, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Keepsake?

Our session recommendation for Keepsake 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 Keepsake?

While low in explicit risks, the game does feature a mild sense of mystery and potential fear surrounding the disappearance of the scholars, which might be a minor concern for very young or sensitive players.