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Stairs

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Stairs

Reviewed: 12 May 2026

Android · PC

Ketchapp · 2015

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

42 /100

Automated review

Stairs is a psychological horror game that builds problem solving and critical thinking through unraveling a mystery, but contains intense fear and horror.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 27 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

27

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.40
B2Social-emotional
0.17
B3Motor
0.10

STAIRS offers a psychological horror experience that engages players with critical thinking, problem-solving, and memory recall as they unravel a mystery. The narrative encourages emotional regulation as players navigate suspenseful environments.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

The primary risks in STAIRS are related to the intense fear and horror content, which could be disturbing for younger or sensitive players. The game's themes of despair and sadness, combined with psychological tension, may contribute to feelings of anxiety. There are also minor risks concerning identity self-worth due to the unsettling narrative and privacy risk due to the unknown internet requirement, though this is speculative.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
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 · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·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.
  • 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 Stairs safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Stairs a rating of 42/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is Stairs appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Stairs?

Our session recommendation for Stairs 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 Stairs?

The primary risks in STAIRS are related to the intense fear and horror content, which could be disturbing for younger or sensitive players. The game's themes of despair and sadness, combined with psychological tension, may contribute to feelings of anxiety. There are also minor risks concerning identity self-worth due to the unsettling narrative and privacy risk due to the unknown internet require