Review · Adventure · Nintendo Switch · Linux · iOS
NUTS (itch)
Reviewed: 02 May 2026
Nintendo Switch · Linux · iOS · macOS · PC
Joon · 2021
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
52 /100
NUTS is a puzzle and simulation game that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and spatial awareness while tracking a squirrel.
Growth (BDS)
35
Risk (RIS)
2
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
–
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.58 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.10 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.15 | |
NUTS is a puzzle and simulation game that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and spatial awareness as players track a squirrel's movements to find its stash. The game promotes careful observation and strategic planning to achieve the objective.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game presents minimal risks. There are no elements of compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, social risks, or concerning content. The primary 'risk' is the potential for mild frustration if players struggle to locate the squirrel's stash, but the game's gentle nature and hints mitigate this.
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.