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Rick Dangerous (itch)

Reviewed: 17 Jun 2026

Web

luizcarlosfx · 2023

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

56 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 39 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

39

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.50
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.65

Rick Dangerous (itch) is a classic-style platformer that challenges players with precise timing, spatial awareness, and problem-solving. It encourages learning from mistakes and adapting to new challenges, making it engaging for those who enjoy skill-based gameplay.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game presents minimal risks, with no manipulative monetization, social pressures, or explicit content. The primary risk is potential frustration from challenging gameplay, which can be managed by taking breaks.

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 · 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 Rick Dangerous (itch) safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Rick Dangerous (itch) a rating of 56/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Rick Dangerous (itch) appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Rick Dangerous (itch), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Rick Dangerous (itch)?

Our session recommendation for Rick Dangerous (itch) 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 Rick Dangerous (itch)?

The game presents minimal risks, with no manipulative monetization, social pressures, or explicit content. The primary risk is potential frustration from challenging gameplay, which can be managed by taking breaks.