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Storebound

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Storebound

Reviewed: 06 Jun 2026

PC

Embers · 2025

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

77 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 66 · R 9
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

66

Risk (RIS)

9

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.70
B2Social-emotional
0.67
B3Motor
0.55

Storebound is a cooperative horror game that encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and teamwork. Players must communicate effectively, navigate complex environments, and adapt to randomized challenges. The game also introduces ethical dilemmas through its sanity system, where players might turn against each other, fostering emotional regulation and critical decision-making.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.17
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

The primary risks in Storebound are related to its horror content, including fear and implied violence. While not heavily reliant on manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics or monetization, the game's sanity system could impact a player's sense of identity or self-worth if they fail or turn on their friends. The co-op nature, while beneficial, could also lead to frustration if teamwork breaks down.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
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 — 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 Storebound safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Storebound a rating of 77/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Storebound appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Storebound?

Our session recommendation for Storebound 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 Storebound?

The primary risks in Storebound are related to its horror content, including fear and implied violence. While not heavily reliant on manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics or monetization, the game's sanity system could impact a player's sense of identity or self-worth if they fail or turn on their friends. The co-op nature, while beneficial, could also lead to frustration if teamwork breaks down.