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Miasmata

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Miasmata

Reviewed: 09 May 2026

PC

IonFX Studios · 2012

Ludograph rating

B

Good

67 /100

Automated review

Miasmata is a survival adventure that develops problem solving and spatial awareness in a challenging environment with some fear elements.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 52 · R 5
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

52

Risk (RIS)

5

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.82
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
0.35

Miasmata offers a challenging and immersive survival experience that significantly develops cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness through its unique cartography system and creature evasion mechanics. Players must critically analyze their environment, manage resources, and adapt to dynamic threats, fostering strong critical thinking and learning transfer abilities.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risks in Miasmata stem from its content, particularly the high level of fear and horror induced by the deadly creature and the constant threat of survival. While the game does not feature manipulative compulsion loops or monetization pressures, the intense atmosphere and survival challenges could be emotionally demanding for some players.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.67
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 Miasmata safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Miasmata a rating of 67/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Miasmata appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Miasmata?

Our session recommendation for Miasmata 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 Miasmata?

The primary risks in Miasmata stem from its content, particularly the high level of fear and horror induced by the deadly creature and the constant threat of survival. While the game does not feature manipulative compulsion loops or monetization pressures, the intense atmosphere and survival challenges could be emotionally demanding for some players.