Compare this game
LEMNIS GATE

Review · Action · Xbox Series S/X · Xbox One · PlayStation 4

LEMNIS GATE

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Xbox Series S/X · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · PC · PlayStation 5

Ratloop Games Canada · 2021

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

68 /100

LEMNIS GATE is a strategic shooter that builds problem solving and critical thinking through unique time-loop gameplay.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 53 · R 4
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

53

Risk (RIS)

4

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.74
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.70

LEMNIS GATE is a highly strategic and creative first-person shooter that challenges players to think critically about causality and time. The unique time-loop mechanic fosters advanced problem-solving, strategic planning, and adaptive thinking, as players must anticipate and counter opponents' moves across multiple timelines. It also significantly develops hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.17

Risks are minimal, primarily stemming from the competitive nature of the game, which could lead to some competitive toxicity or impact on self-worth related to performance. However, the 'auto-coop' design and lack of stranger chat significantly mitigate direct social risks. The game features moderate violence typical of an FPS but is free from manipulative compulsion loops or monetization pressures.

Content (not in risk score)

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

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 LEMNIS GATE safe for kids?

Ludograph gives LEMNIS GATE a rating of 68/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is LEMNIS GATE appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for LEMNIS GATE, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play LEMNIS GATE?

Our session recommendation for LEMNIS GATE 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 LEMNIS GATE?

Risks are minimal, primarily stemming from the competitive nature of the game, which could lead to some competitive toxicity or impact on self-worth related to performance. However, the 'auto-coop' design and lack of stranger chat significantly mitigate direct social risks. The game features moderate violence typical of an FPS but is free from manipulative compulsion loops or monetization pressure