Review · Action · Linux · macOS · PC
Schim
Reviewed: 09 Apr 2026
Linux · macOS · PC · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5
Ewoud van der Werf · 2024
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
48 /100
Schim is an adventure game where kids develop spatial awareness and problem solving by navigating shadow-based puzzles, though challenging sections may cause frustration.
Growth (BDS)
32
Risk (RIS)
3
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
–
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.44 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.03 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Schim encourages players to develop strong spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills as they navigate complex environments by jumping between shadows. The unique platforming mechanics promote creative thinking to overcome obstacles, and the adaptive challenges ensure continuous learning and skill transfer. Players will enhance their memory and attention to detail as they seek out optimal paths and observe environmental cues.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.07 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
While Schim is largely benign, the primary risk lies in potential frustration from challenging platforming sections, which could lead to minor emotional regulation issues. The game also presents a subtle emotional hook through the schim's separation from its human, which could create a mild sense of loss aversion.
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.