Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · PS Vita · Linux
Risk of Rain
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PlayStation 4 · PS Vita · Linux · macOS · Nintendo Switch · Xbox One · PC
Hopoo Games · 2013
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
57 /100
Risk of Rain is an action platformer that builds strategic thinking and adaptability through challenging gameplay.
Growth (BDS)
45
Risk (RIS)
23
Daily limit
90min
Age guidance
7+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.64 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Risk of Rain, an action platformer roguelite, offers significant cognitive benefits through its core gameplay loop. Players engage in strategic thinking and problem-solving as they adapt to random item drops and escalating difficulty. The permanent death mechanic fosters learning transfer, encouraging players to apply insights from failed runs to improve future attempts. Hand-eye coordination and reaction time are also highly developed through its fast-paced action.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.50 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
While free from monetization and social risks, Risk of Rain does employ compulsion-loop design common in roguelites. Variable rewards from item drops, the loss aversion associated with permanent death, and the escalating commitment to long runs can make the game highly engaging and potentially difficult to disengage from. Near-miss scenarios further contribute to this addictive loop.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.33 | |
| 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.