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My Breakup Story

Review · RPG · iOS

My Breakup Story

Reviewed: 30 Jun 2026

iOS

Salon™ · 2018

Ludograph rating

B

Good

62 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 46 · R 6
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

46

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.54
B2Social-emotional
0.43
B3Motor
0.30

My Breakup Story" offers players an engaging narrative experience that encourages empathy, emotional processing, and critical decision-making. By guiding Stella through her past breakup, players can explore the complexities of relationships and the impact of choices, fostering emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills. The game's focus on reading and understanding the story also enhances language comprehension.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.04
R3Social risk
0.06

The primary risk of "My Breakup Story" lies in its emotionally charged theme of a breakup, which could be distressing for some players, particularly those who have experienced similar situations. The "stuck in time loop forever" mechanic, while a narrative device, could induce mild anxiety or frustration if players struggle to achieve a desired outcome. The game's branding might also target a younger audience than its ESRB rating suggests, potentially exposing them to mature themes prematurely.

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 · DSANot yet assessed·GDPR-KNot yet assessed·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.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
  • 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 My Breakup Story safe for kids?

Ludograph gives My Breakup Story a rating of 62/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is My Breakup Story appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for My Breakup Story, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is more lenient than ESRB T: industry ratings reflect content intensity, while ours also weighs how the game is designed to be played.

How long should kids play My Breakup Story?

Our session recommendation for My Breakup Story 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 My Breakup Story?

The primary risk of "My Breakup Story" lies in its emotionally charged theme of a breakup, which could be distressing for some players, particularly those who have experienced similar situations. The "stuck in time loop forever" mechanic, while a narrative device, could induce mild anxiety or frustration if players struggle to achieve a desired outcome. The game's branding might also target a youn