Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · iOS · Android
Linelight
Reviewed: 16 May 2026
PlayStation 4 · iOS · Android · PC · macOS
Brett Taylor Interactive Limited Liability Company · 2017
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
33
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
6+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.60 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.15 | |
Linelight is a highly engaging puzzle-adventure game that excels in fostering cognitive skills. Its core mechanics heavily rely on problem-solving, strategic thinking, and adaptive challenge, as players navigate intricate puzzles within a minimalist world. The game encourages learning transfer through its gradual introduction and combination of familiar elements, leading to unique solutions. While not directly focused on social or motor skills, the mental stimulation provided is substantial, making it an excellent choice for developing critical thinking and spatial awareness.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
Linelight presents virtually no risks. There are no elements of compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, social risks, or concerning content. The game is designed to be a relaxing and mindful experience.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
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.