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The Hex

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The Hex

Reviewed: 28 May 2026

PC · macOS · Linux

Daniel Mullins Games · 2018

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

54 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 37 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

37

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.66
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.10

The Hex offers a compelling narrative mystery that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and reading comprehension as players delve into the memories of diverse game protagonists. Its unique premise and indie development foster an appreciation for creative storytelling.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains mature themes including murder and darker secrets, which may involve violence and unsettling elements, contributing to a sense of fear or horror. While not explicitly rated, the content may be unsuitable for younger audiences.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.67

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 The Hex safe for kids?

Ludograph gives The Hex a rating of 54/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is The Hex appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play The Hex?

Our session recommendation for The Hex 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 Hex?

The game contains mature themes including murder and darker secrets, which may involve violence and unsettling elements, contributing to a sense of fear or horror. While not explicitly rated, the content may be unsuitable for younger audiences.