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Signalis

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Signalis

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 4 · PC · Nintendo Switch · Xbox One

rose-engine · 2022

Ludograph rating

B

Good

64 /100

Signalis is an adventure game that challenges problem solving and strategic thinking, but features significant violence and horror elements.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 47 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

47

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.62
B2Social-emotional
0.23
B3Motor
0.45

Signalis offers a rich, melancholic mystery that challenges players with complex puzzles and strategic combat against nightmarish creatures. It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and emotional engagement through its immersive dystopian world and compelling narrative.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risks in Signalis stem from its survival horror content, including significant violence and fear/horror elements. While it avoids manipulative design mechanics and monetization pressures, its mature themes may not be suitable for all players.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
1.00

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 Signalis safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Signalis a rating of 64/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Signalis appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Signalis, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Signalis?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Signalis: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Signalis?

The primary risks in Signalis stem from its survival horror content, including significant violence and fear/horror elements. While it avoids manipulative design mechanics and monetization pressures, its mature themes may not be suitable for all players.