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The Entropy Centre

Review · Adventure · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X

The Entropy Centre

Reviewed: 16 May 2026

PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X · Xbox One · PlayStation 4

Stubby Games · 2022

Ludograph rating

B

Good

65 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 48 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

48

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.78
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.30

The Entropy Centre offers a highly engaging and intellectually stimulating puzzle adventure that challenges players' problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and critical thinking skills. Its witty writing and compelling narrative provide a rich experience without relying on manipulative design mechanics or aggressive monetization.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game presents minimal risks, with no compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, or social risks. Content risks are low, primarily involving implied environmental destruction and mild language, suitable for a broad audience.

Content (not in risk score)

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

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 The Entropy Centre safe for kids?

Ludograph gives The Entropy Centre a rating of 65/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is The Entropy Centre appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for The Entropy Centre, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play The Entropy Centre?

Our session recommendation for The Entropy Centre 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 The Entropy Centre?

The game presents minimal risks, with no compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, or social risks. Content risks are low, primarily involving implied environmental destruction and mild language, suitable for a broad audience.