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Shoppe Keep

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Shoppe Keep

Reviewed: 17 May 2026

Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · macOS · PC · Linux

Excalibur Games · 2016

Ludograph rating

B

Good

58 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 44 · R 15
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

44

Risk (RIS)

15

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.72
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.35

Shoppe Keep offers a rich management simulation that hones strategic thinking, problem-solving, and mathematical skills through pricing, inventory management, and resource allocation. Players must critically analyze customer behavior and adapt their strategies to succeed, while also engaging hand-eye coordination and reaction time in defending their shop.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.33
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While Shoppe Keep contains mild fantasy violence against thieves and barbarians, along with some mild language and references to ale, it presents very low risks in terms of compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social interaction. The game's design does not rely on manipulative engagement mechanics or predatory monetization.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.33
R4.5Fear / 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.

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Parents ask…

Is Shoppe Keep safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Shoppe Keep a rating of 58/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Shoppe Keep appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Shoppe Keep, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Shoppe Keep?

Our session recommendation for Shoppe Keep 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 Shoppe Keep?

While Shoppe Keep contains mild fantasy violence against thieves and barbarians, along with some mild language and references to ale, it presents very low risks in terms of compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social interaction. The game's design does not rely on manipulative engagement mechanics or predatory monetization.