Review · Adventure · PC · iOS · Android
On My Own
Reviewed: 30 May 2026
PC · iOS · Android · macOS · Linux
Chad Close · 2015
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
46
Risk (RIS)
9
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.72 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.03 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
On My Own offers a rich and engaging survival experience that fosters critical thinking, strategic planning, and adaptive problem-solving. Players learn resource management, environmental awareness, and long-term planning as they navigate diverse biomes and changing seasons. The crafting system encourages creativity and practical application of learned skills, making it a valuable educational tool for understanding ecological principles and self-sufficiency.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.20 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
While 'On My Own' is largely free of manipulative design, the inherent challenge of survival can lead to frustration or a sense of loss when progress is lost. The game's single-player nature means it offers limited social-emotional development opportunities. The mild violence associated with hunting and trapping, while necessary for survival within the game's context, should be considered for younger players.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.67 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
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.