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Pid

Review · Action · Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 · macOS

Pid

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 · macOS · PC

Might and Delight · 2012

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

70 /100

Pid is a puzzle-platforming game that fosters problem solving, teamwork, and hand-eye coordination through its challenging levels.

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The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

54

Risk (RIS)

2

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.58
B2Social-emotional
0.47
B3Motor
0.55

Pid offers a challenging puzzle-platforming experience that fosters problem-solving, strategic thinking, and hand-eye coordination. Its local co-op mode encourages teamwork and communication. The game's calm visuals and engaging narrative provide a rewarding experience.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While the game features 'hardcore gameplay' which may require emotional regulation, it has very low risks regarding compulsion-loop design, monetization, and social interaction, making it a generally safe and engaging experience.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·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.: 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.

Parents ask…

Is Pid safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Pid a rating of 70/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Pid appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Pid, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is more lenient than ESRB E10+: industry ratings reflect content intensity, while ours also weighs how the game is designed to be played.

How long should kids play Pid?

Our session recommendation for Pid 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 Pid?

While the game features 'hardcore gameplay' which may require emotional regulation, it has very low risks regarding compulsion-loop design, monetization, and social interaction, making it a generally safe and engaging experience.