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Midnight Study

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Midnight Study

Reviewed: 13 Jun 2026

PC

Geniesoft · 2025

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

55 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 40 · R 14
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

40

Risk (RIS)

14

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.64
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.40

Midnight Study offers a rich strategic experience through its unique ricochet combat and deep deckbuilding system. Players will develop problem-solving skills, adaptive thinking, and strategic planning as they navigate the ever-changing school labyrinth and master different character playstyles. The game also introduces players to Korean folklore and ghost stories, providing a cultural learning opportunity.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.30
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game's horror elements, featuring ghosts and a dark atmosphere, may be frightening for younger or sensitive players. While not overtly manipulative, the roguelike structure and constant rewards for battles can encourage extended play sessions.

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
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 Midnight Study safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Midnight Study a rating of 55/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Midnight Study appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Midnight Study?

Our session recommendation for Midnight Study 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 Midnight Study?

The game's horror elements, featuring ghosts and a dark atmosphere, may be frightening for younger or sensitive players. While not overtly manipulative, the roguelike structure and constant rewards for battles can encourage extended play sessions.