Is Teslagrad safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Teslagrad a rating of 49/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Teslagrad appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Teslagrad, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB E, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Teslagrad?

Our session recommendation for Teslagrad 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.

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Teslagrad

Item: Teslagrad
Rating: 49
Author: Ludograph

Reviewed: 15 May 2026

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Playdigious · 2013

Ludograph rating

Mixed

49 /100

Automated review

Teslagrad is a puzzle-platformer that builds problem solving and spatial awareness through unique magnetism mechanics, but its difficulty can be frustrating for some.

The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

Risk (RIS)

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

Developmental benefits

B1	Cognitive	0.52
B2	Social-emotional	0.00
B3	Motor	0.45

Teslagrad offers a rich, challenging puzzle-platforming experience that fosters problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity through its unique magnetism mechanics and voiceless storytelling. Players explore a beautifully hand-drawn steampunk world, engaging in complex puzzles and old-school boss fights that demand ingenuity and skill.

Design risks

R1	Compulsion-loop pressure		0.00
R2	Monetization		0.00
R3	Social risk		0.00

While Teslagrad is largely free of manipulative design or monetization pressures, its challenging puzzles can lead to frustration. The game's narrative involves a despotic king, which, while common in the genre, presents a mild level of propaganda. Content risks are minimal, with mild violence in boss fights and a slightly dystopic setting.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1	Violence Level	0.33
R4.2	Sexual Content	0.00
R4.3	Language	0.00
R4.4	Substance References	0.00
R4.5	Fear / 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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