Review · Action · Nintendo Switch · PC · macOS
STANDBY
Reviewed: 24 May 2026
Nintendo Switch · PC · macOS
NoClip · 2017
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
34
Risk (RIS)
1
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
6+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.42 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
STANDBY is a challenging platformer that requires precise timing and quick reflexes, fostering significant improvements in hand-eye coordination and reaction time. The game's adaptive difficulty, with new mechanics introduced across 54 unique levels, constantly challenges players to learn and adapt their strategies, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. While not explicitly designed for social interaction, the competitive leaderboards can motivate players and indirectly encourage skill development.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.06 | |
The primary risk in STANDBY is the potential for frustration due to its high difficulty. The leaderboard feature, while providing a competitive element, could also lead to social comparison and feelings of inadequacy for some players. The game does not feature any monetization, social interaction, or harmful content risks.
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.