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The Last Campfire

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The Last Campfire

Reviewed: 13 May 2026

Nintendo Switch · Xbox One · iOS · PC · PlayStation 4

Hello Games · 2020

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

55 /100

The Last Campfire is an adventure game that builds problem solving, spatial awareness, and creativity through its thoughtful puzzles and story.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 39 · R 9
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

39

Risk (RIS)

9

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.50
B2Social-emotional
0.30
B3Motor
0.25

The Last Campfire is a thoughtful adventure game that encourages problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and empathy as players guide a lost ember through a mysterious world. Its narrative focuses on themes of hope and finding purpose, with a gentle difficulty curve that rewards persistence.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The Last Campfire has minimal risks. It lacks social features, monetization, or content that would be concerning for young players. The primary risk is potential frustration from challenging puzzles, though the overall tone is supportive.

Content (not in risk score)

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

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 Last Campfire safe for kids?

Ludograph gives The Last Campfire a rating of 55/100. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

How long should kids play The Last Campfire?

Our session recommendation for The Last Campfire 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 Last Campfire?

The Last Campfire has minimal risks. It lacks social features, monetization, or content that would be concerning for young players. The primary risk is potential frustration from challenging puzzles, though the overall tone is supportive.