Review · Action · PC · iOS
The Gate
Reviewed: 16 May 2026
PC · iOS
Spicy Horse · 2015
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
20
Risk (RIS)
1
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
7+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.36 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.10 | |
The Gate encourages critical thinking and reading comprehension as players navigate a branching narrative. The choices made directly influence the story's outcome, promoting a sense of agency and engagement. The sci-fi setting may spark curiosity about space exploration and ancient civilizations.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.04 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
While primarily a narrative experience, the presence of microtransactions, even if limited, could introduce spending prompts. The game's narrative may contain elements of fear or horror, which could be unsettling for younger players.
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 | 0.33 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $5/mo.
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.