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The House (itch) (MikeRRJ)

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The House (itch) (MikeRRJ)

Reviewed: 25 Jun 2026

Linux · PC

MikeRRJ · 2023

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

51 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 34 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

34

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.42
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.65

The House is an action-packed shooter and platformer that can enhance spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time through engaging gameplay. Players will navigate challenging environments and overcome obstacles, fostering problem-solving and strategic thinking.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

Given its 'shooter' genre, The House likely contains moderate violence. The game's title, 'The House,' could also suggest elements of fear or horror, though this is not explicitly detailed. However, the game appears to be free from compulsion-loop design, monetization pressures, and social risks, offering a straightforward gaming experience.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
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 · 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 House (itch) (MikeRRJ) safe for kids?

Ludograph gives The House (itch) (MikeRRJ) a rating of 51/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is The House (itch) (MikeRRJ) appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for The House (itch) (MikeRRJ), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play The House (itch) (MikeRRJ)?

Our session recommendation for The House (itch) (MikeRRJ) 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 House (itch) (MikeRRJ)?

Given its 'shooter' genre, The House likely contains moderate violence. The game's title, 'The House,' could also suggest elements of fear or horror, though this is not explicitly detailed. However, the game appears to be free from compulsion-loop design, monetization pressures, and social risks, offering a straightforward gaming experience.