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Stacklands

Review · Simulation · macOS · PC

Stacklands

Reviewed: 23 May 2026

macOS · PC

Sokpop Collective · 2022

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

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.76
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.30

Stacklands offers significant cognitive benefits through its core mechanics of problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical evaluation of card combinations and resource management. Players continuously learn and adapt by discovering new 'Ideas' and applying them to expand their village. The game fosters creativity in village building and requires attention to detail for resource tracking and quest completion.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.33
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game incorporates mild compulsion-loop design through variable rewards from 'Card Packs' and the discovery of new 'Ideas'. A key risk mechanic is the 'end of every Moon' cycle, where players must feed villagers to prevent starvation, creating a streak-like pressure and loss aversion. While the game has a finite playtime, this mechanic can penalize breaks if not managed carefully. Content risks are minimal, with mild, cartoonish violence and a low level of fear associated with starving villagers.

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
0.33

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 Stacklands safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Stacklands a rating of 58/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Stacklands appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Stacklands, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Stacklands?

Our session recommendation for Stacklands 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 Stacklands?

The game incorporates mild compulsion-loop design through variable rewards from 'Card Packs' and the discovery of new 'Ideas'. A key risk mechanic is the 'end of every Moon' cycle, where players must feed villagers to prevent starvation, creating a streak-like pressure and loss aversion. While the game has a finite playtime, this mechanic can penalize breaks if not managed carefully. Content risks