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Super Basic Man

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Super Basic Man

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PC · macOS

Talk Like a Beluga · 2020

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

39 /100

Super Basic Man is a classic platformer that builds spatial awareness and strategic thinking through engaging challenges.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 24 · R 2
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

24

Risk (RIS)

2

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.30
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.45

Super Basic Man offers a classic platforming experience that challenges players' spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time. The search for keys and weapons encourages mild problem-solving and strategic thinking to navigate the temple and its hazards.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

This game presents very low risks regarding compulsion-loop design, monetization, and social pressures, as it is a single-player experience with no in-game purchases or manipulative engagement mechanics. The primary risk is mild fantasy violence against robots and slimy creatures.

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
0.00

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 Super Basic Man safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Super Basic Man a rating of 39/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is Super Basic Man appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Super Basic Man?

Our session recommendation for Super Basic Man 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 Super Basic Man?

This game presents very low risks regarding compulsion-loop design, monetization, and social pressures, as it is a single-player experience with no in-game purchases or manipulative engagement mechanics. The primary risk is mild fantasy violence against robots and slimy creatures.